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Mississippi names 21 new Military Star Schools

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) named 21 new schools as Military Star Schools for 2025-27, increasing the total number of schools to 103 in the state.

According to MDE, the designation recognizes schools that have made a significant commitment to supporting military families and children of service members.

New Military Star Schools

Gulfport School District

  • Pass Road Elementary

Harrison County School District

  • Creekbend Elementary School
  • D’Iberville Elementary School
  • D’Iberville Middle School
  • Harrison Central High School
  • North Gulfport Elementary School
  • North Gulfport Middle School
  • West Harrison High School
  • West Wortham Elementary School
  • West Wortham Middle School
  • Woolmarket Elementary School

Jackson Public Schools

  • Forest Hill High School
  • Lanier High School
  • Murrah High School
  • Provine High School

Lauderdale County School District

  • Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School

Newton County School District

  • Newton County Elementary School

Pass Christian Public School District

  • Pass Christian High School

Petal School District

  • Petal Elementary School

Rankin County School District

  • Northwest Rankin High School
  • Rankin County School District Learning Center

Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) established the Military Star School program in February 2022 through Executive Order 1561, making Mississippi one of 31 states at that time with a formal program to recognize schools that support military families.

The Military Star School designation remains in effect for two years. Schools can reapply to maintain the designation. New schools can apply to receive the designation in 2026.

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