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 10, 2026
At this month’s school board meeting, the Pascagoula-Gautier School District proudly recognized outstanding students, educators, and teams whose hard work and dedication continue to bring honor to...
February 10, 2026
At the February school board meeting, the Pascagoula-Gautier School District proudly recognized educators who have either achieved National Board Certification for the first time or successfully co...
February 10, 2026
The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is proud to announce Dr. Victoria Hoover as its new director of curriculum and instruction, a new district position launching in the 2026-2027 school year.Dr....
February 9, 2026
Following a recent weather event, we’ve received questions from families about what goes into decisions related to school closures, delays and operations during severe weather.When inclement weathe...
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...
