The Biloxi School District is pleased to announce a 5-year partnership with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in the form of a $1,000,000 grant.  This grant will allow the Biloxi School District to enhance its STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics) programs within the district and to provide more transitional support for our military connected students and families. 

This partnership is named Project IMPACT (Improving Mathematical Practices and Access to Counseling and Technology) and the specific goals include:
--Professional development for all K-12 staff to
--Implementation of programs to increase student awareness of STEM programs and careers
--Increase levels of social and emotional support of our military students and familes

While this grant is specific to military students and their needs, all students at the target schools will benefit from these programs. The target schools include:  Jeff Davis Elementary, Popp's Ferry Elementary, North Bay Elementary, Biloxi Junior High