Central Elementary School

08/22/2026

It's almost time for our annual Open House/Title I Meeting! This is a great night to tour our beautiful school, meet your students' teachers, and view some amazing work displays to show off all the ways our Sailors have been learning. Please make plans to join us!

08/16/2026

This week, our students will be taking their first round of District Mixed Practice Tests! Please check out our Sailor Sentinel for any important information.

Sailor Sentinel

08/15/2026

Congratulations to this week's Kudos Card recipients, Mrs. Ball and Ms. Speed! 💙🧡

08/11/2026

We're sure you've been wondering about that classroom decorating contest... 😉

Congratulations to our winners!
1st place room decoration: Ms. Johns
2nd place room decoration: Ms. DeFrances

1st place hallway decorations: Life Skills (Ms. Allen, Ms. Archie, Ms. McKinney)
2nd place hallway decorations: Ms. Robinson

Best first day attitude: Mr. Lewis

Congratulations again to this amazing Sailor Crew who isn't afraid of a little competition!! 💙🧡

08/10/2026

We’re off to a great start! If you haven’t downloaded the Gulfport School District app yet, there’s still time. The app helps you keep up with what’s happening at your child’s school and across the district.

Download it today, and stay in the loop all year long.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gulfport-school-district-ms/id6758866747

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.gulfportsd&hl=en_US

08/10/2026

Do you want to know any upcoming important dates, this month's lunch menu, or even information about the attendance policy? Check out this week's Sailor Sentinel!

Sailor Sentinel

08/07/2026

Every Friday, we are recognizing our staff with Kudos Cards! This week, we gave a Kudos to Ms. Newman and Ms. DeFrances! Thank you both for going Beyond the Narrative! 💙🧡

08/06/2026

We had a representative from Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi come and speak to girls in our classes today! There is a meeting TONIGHT at Pass Road Elementary's cafeteria, as well as a virtual meeting on Saturday morning. If your girls are interested, please make plans to attend one of these meetings! 🌻

08/02/2026

What a great first week! Please click here for this week's Sailor Sentinel Parent Newsletter!

Sailor Sentinel

08/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Meredith Bennett as the new Assistant Principal at Central Elementary! 💙🧡

A proud Gulfport High School graduate and former Gulfport School District intern, Meredith is returning to GSD to continue serving the community that helped shape her. Her passion for education and commitment to student success make her a wonderful addition to the Central Elementary family.

We’re excited to welcome Meredith to her new leadership role and look forward to the positive impact she’ll make. Welcome to Central, Meredith!