Orange Grove Elementary School - MS

10/03/2026

🍎💙 Celebrating Our School Leaders! 💙🍎

This month, we celebrate the incredible school leaders who inspire, encourage, and support our students, teachers, staff, and families!

Thank you to our amazing principals for showing up each day with a heart for our students, a passion for our schools, and a genuine commitment to creating a school community where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive! 💙

We appreciate the countless hours, the little things that often go unnoticed, your vision, and the dedication you pour into our school community! 💐

Thank you for leading with compassion, serving with purpose, and always putting our students first. We are so grateful to have you leading our schools!

🌟 Happy National Principals Month! 🌟

• Ann Hardy – Bel-Aire Elementary
• Justus Booth – Creekbend Elementary & Middle
• Dr. Geneva Lee – Crossroads Elementary
• Melissa Quave – D’Iberville Elementary
• Brian Holliman – D’Iberville High
• Matthew Elias – D’Iberville Middle
• Ashley Hicks – Harrison Central Elementary
• Rachel Burt – Harrison Central High
• Dr. Christopher Spencer – Harrison County Alternative School
• Preston Necaise – Harrison County Career & Technical Center
• Angie Tanner – Harrison County Child Development Center
• Stephanie Lowery – Lizana Elementary
• Erin Cates – Lyman Elementary
• Cindy Dusang – North Gulfport Elementary & Middle
• Jamie Boyer – North Woolmarket Elementary & Middle
• Georgette Braselman – Orange Grove Elementary
• Abby Engle – Pineville Elementary
• Jerri Turan – River Oaks Elementary
• Lauren Bressler – Saucier Elementary
• Dr. James Stephens – Three Rivers Elementary
• Brandon Waltman – West Harrison High
• April Daniels – West Harrison Middle
• Jill Ryals – West Wortham Elementary & Middle
• Dr. Meagon Touchstone – Woolmarket Elementary

10/03/2026

Congratulations to our OGE Educators for the month of September! We are so appreciative of their hard work and dedication to our students. 🎉

🍎Teacher of the Month: Mr. Lalas, 6th Grade ELA

🍎Staff of the Month: Ms. Nugent, Teacher Assistant

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10/03/2026

Happy Custodian Day to our very own Ms. Didgrie and Mr. Greg! Thank you for keeping OGE clean and safe for our students every day! 💙🧡

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

HCSD FALL BREAK IS ALMOST HERE! 📣

The Harrison County School District will be closed for Fall Break from October 5-9, 2026. Classes will resume on Monday, October 12. 🍃

Enjoy your time off! Whether you’re relaxing at home, traveling, Cruisin’ the Coast, or spending time with family and friends, we hope you will take some time to rest and recharge.

Please note the following operating hours for HCSD Central Office:
Monday: 7am - 4pm
Tuesday: 7am - 4pm
Wednesday: 7am - 4pm
Thursday: 7am - 12pm
Friday: Closed

Have a safe, fun-filled, and wonderful Fall Break! 🍂

09/19/2026

This week we celebrated Dustin for IT Professionals Day! We are so appreciative of all his help and expertise! 🎉

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

We would like to thank Venture Church for treating our faculty and staff to breakfast and gift boxes this morning! We appreciate your kindness and generosity!

09/02/2026

Attention HCSD Families: Applications for Free or Reduced-Price Cafeteria Meals are due each year. Applications from last school year will expire Thursday, September 10. Please follow the steps below to quickly submit your 2026-27 meal application. Thank you!

09/02/2026

Congratulations, OGE 5th Graders! Mississippi Power has awarded a $500 grant to the 5th grade class for achieving 85% participation in the Energy Explorers Program from February 2026. Way to go, scholars! 💙🧡