Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Welcome to the Pascagoula-Gautier School District’s Communication Department!
Mikayla Smithson serves as the first point of contact for the school district. Her role entails sharing the district's tremendous successes and accomplishments every year through local news media, social media and the district's websites.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
February 2, 2026
The Pascagoula-Gautier School District’s 2026–2027 School Calendar was approved at the January Board meeting and is now available for families to plan ahead.Key dates at a glance:• First day for st...
January 29, 2026
Congratulations to Eva Harvell, PGSD Director of Technology, on being selected as a 2026 EdSAFE AI Vanguard Fellow! This prestigious fellowship brings together education leaders from across the cou...
January 26, 2026
Tomorrow, Jan. 26, 2026, will be a regular school day for PGSD students and staff. Please be sure students come to school dressed warmly and appropriately.
January 21, 2026
We are proud to recognize Jacob Plocher, cross country coach at Gautier High School, who recently earned first place at the Louisiana Marathon, finishing with an impressive time of 2:28:49.Plocher'...
January 15, 2026
PGSD is excited to share renderings of the future look of our middle schools! Colmer and Gautier middle schools will undergo upgrades for new school entrances, canopies and fencing.Not only are the...
January 13, 2026
Congratulations to PGSD’s next Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, Jessical Coleman! Mrs. Coleman, who currently serves as PGSD’s Director of Accountability, will assume her new posit...
January 13, 2026
Meet the new head football coach for the Pascagoula Panthers, Zach Green!Please join PGSD in congratulating and welcoming Coach Green, who will start leading the Panthers Tuesday, Jan. 20! Coach Gr...
December 19, 2025
At the December board meeting, PGSD board members honored the Gautier High School Girls Golf Team for earning 3rd place in the MHSAA 6A State Championship. Congratulations to student-athletes Ann M...
December 10, 2025
It’s Superintendent Appreciation Week, and PGSD is proud to celebrate Dr. Caterria Payton!We are grateful for Dr. Payton’s steady leadership, student-centered vision and unwavering commitment to th...
December 1, 2025
Dear PGSD community, Our school district is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where students can learn and grow. As part of that ongoing promise, the Pascagoula Gautier School Dis...
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