Moss Point School District

The Moss Point School District is a public school district based in Moss Point, Mississippi, United States.[1] The district serves the communities of Moss Point, most of Escatawpa and all of Helena.[2]

In early 2015, the district added sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression to its protected civil rights and equal education opportunity policy and paid an undisclosed sum to settle a lawsuit by a student who was allegedly bullied by teachers and staff for her sexual orientation.[3]

  1. ^ Nelson, Karen (October 27, 2017). "The lowest-rated Coast school district is celebrating success. Here's why". Biloxi Sun Herald. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jackson County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 31, 2022. - Text list
  3. ^ Hensley, Nicole (February 25, 2015). "Mississippi school district settles anti-gay bullying lawsuit filed by lesbian teen". Daily News. New York.