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
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 19, 2025
Beach Elementary was honored by the City of Pascagoula with an official proclamation from Mayor Jay Willis at a school celebration Dec. 12. Students who attended Beach Elementary in past year...
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...
November 21, 2025
Dear Pascagoula-Gautier School District Family,As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to thank each of you. Our students, families, teachers, staff and community partners are the heart...
November 13, 2025
Mrs. Parrish, an English Language Arts teacher at Gautier Middle School, has been selected as a FINALIST out of over 500 applicants in the KI Classroom Makeover Giveaway! She now has a 1 in 3 chan...
November 11, 2025
PGSD proudly celebrated our 2025 districtwide honorees during a special evening recognizing the very best across our schools.Congratulations to our overall district winners:🎓 Administrator of the...
November 11, 2025
At the November PGSD School Board Recognition Night, we proudly honored several outstanding groups whose talent, dedication, and hard work continue to make the Pascagoula-Gautier School District sh...
November 10, 2025
Pascagoula High School proudly hosted a heartfelt Veterans Day Program and Luncheon Friday to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. 🇺🇸The program featured moving performances ...
November 6, 2025
This morning, student-athletes, cheerleaders, coaches, and school leaders from Pascagoula High School and Gautier High School came together for the annual Singing River Classic Breakfast ahead of t...
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