Schools & Education
Schools Liaison
500 Fisher Street, Rm 110
Gerry Cross
Keesler AFB, MS 39534
Phone 228-376-8501/8700
Phone (DSN) 312-591-8501/8700
Fax 228-377-9022
Fax (DSN) 312-597-9022
Mon – Thu 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays - closed
Registration Requirements
Schools along the Mississippi Gulf Coast generally begin the second week in August and dismiss for summer at the end of May. The following documents will be needed: Certified copy of birth certificate (must have state seal); student transcript and report card (provide as much info as possible on grades); Social Security Number; two proofs of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.); and immunization Record on a Mississippi Compliance Form. This form may be obtained through Keesler Medical Center. This form must be completed before any child can begin school.
Contact the school's administration office to confirm what documents are needed for registration. Come by the Airman & Family Readiness Center and ask for a School Guide for a listing of local schools.
Students transferring from a non-accredited school, or from home-school into Public School, must take the appropriate placement tests as determined by school officials.
Age requirements for Mississippi Public schools by State Law are:
- Kindergarten -Child must be 5 years old prior to 1 September
- First Grade - Child must be 6 years old prior to 1 September
Transferring Within and Outside of Districts
Call the appropriate school district for their policy on school transfers within the district. State Law requires that if you move out of a school district and you elect to keep your children in the previous district, then you must pay tuition.
School Information for On Base Residents
Contact the Biloxi school superintendent's office, 228-374-1810, for school zone and assignment information for public school students. School bus transportation is provided by Biloxi Schools for all children residing in Keesler housing attending a public school beyond one mile from the housing area.
School Liaison Officer
Keesler's partner with public, private, and home schools to assist school age children in obtaining educational opportunities. Call 228-376-8505 or DSN 312-591-8505.
Adult Education
Classes from pre-kindergarten to Master's Degree are available at Keesler and in the surrounding communities. Military personnel and family members can take advantage of Education Services available at Education Services Flight. A counselor determines enrollment eligibility for specific programs. Services include counseling, testing, and enrollment in a variety of education programs ranging from basic skills remediation and NCO Leadership Development classes through college degree programs. Financial assistance and information about education benefits and other forms of financial aid for soldiers and family members is available.
There are many fine public and private kindergartens, elementary, middle, high and vocational schools on the Gulf Coast. For post-secondary education, there are community colleges and major university campuses.
Non-resident service members and family members will be able to pay in-state tuition rates in Mississippi. For further information concerning higher education in Mississippi please refer to The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
Homes Near Base
