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
January 21, 2026
On his first full day on the job, PGSD hosted a press conference to welcome Coach Zach Green as the 34th head football coach at Pascagoula High School. Coach Green said he is proud and excited...
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 a...
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 12, 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 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...
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