OSSD Police

Be advised:

Happy birthday to our fearless leader, Chief Jessie Galloway! If you see Chief out and about today, be sure to wish him a happy birthday--he loves it! 🫡🫡🫡

FYI:

Due to ongoing construction at Greyhound Stadium, the following traffic flow procedures are in effect for the 2023 football season:

- Fans wishing to park on the visitor (north) side of the stadium must enter via the Hanley Road entrance and exit via the service road. Traffic in this area is one way only.

- Fans who park on the visitor (north) side of the stadium but wish to sit on the home side may enter through the visitor gates and walk around the track to the home side instead of outside the stadium's perimeter.

Parking:
While we are blessed to have a historic stadium located in the heart of our city, it does mean that like with most venues, parking is limited. Please be patient and understand that our game day staff is doing everything they can to make things as easy as possible.

- The green areas on the map are open parking and blue is reserved parking. The grey areas are reserved for student-athletes.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night as we !

“other duties as assigned”

Big shout-out to Lt. Sidaway for helping pass out chromebooks to students at OSMS this morning! Officer Bob is always willing to lend a hand!

Be advised:

In anticipation of this week's partial Bechtel Road closure, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School has modified the route for car riders beginning Monday afternoon and extending through the length of the closure. A video of the modified route is available at the link below.

https://youtu.be/bSa-_yO4wgA

Join our team!

We are looking for a qualified law enforcement officer to join our OSSD Police Department! Our SROs protect our students and staff each day and the important role offers a more family-friendly schedule than traditional LEO positions. Apply at the link below:

https://bit.ly/OSSDSRO

Let the countdown begin!

Happy , Greyhounds! How about this for motivation: only 27.6 more school days in SY23!

We are almost there, Greyhounds! We are feeling so generous, we've decided to give everyone Friday and all of next week off so you can complete registration for your returning Greyhounds! 🤣

Click here to start registration: https://bit.ly/3Gb10MS

Happy Birthday to our own Officer Sidaway!

It's a Mardi Gras Miracle!

Hanshaw Road is now open to thru traffic.

The repair of the 20" force main has been completed. Contractors were able to work quickly and efficiently to get this project completed.

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Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to all of our amazing officers that keep our students and staff safe every day! If you see an officer today, be sure to thank them!

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are looking for school crossing guards!

Apply here: https://oceansprings-ms.gov/jobs/

ROAD CLOSURE starting February 1st, projected for 8 weeks. During that time please be patient and find alternate routes. Traffic will be congested during this time. Plan to leave earlier than you normally would. Even though this is on Hanshaw Rd. it will affect the entire district. Traffic will have to go to Hwy 57 or Park Rd.

Please plan accordingly.

Hanshaw Road to Close for Sewer Force Main Repairs on February 1, 2023

Starting on February 1, 2023, Hanshaw Road will be closed to thru traffic from U.S. 90 to Old Spanish Trail to repair Jackson County Utility Authority (JCUA) sewer force main. This closure is projected to last for approximately 8 weeks.

Here are the following detour routes to direct traffic around the closure:

From U.S. 90:
• U.S. 90 west to Park Road, south to VFW Drive, east to Knapp Road, north to Government Street/Old Spanish Trail, east to Hanshaw Road
• U.S. 90 east to Highway 57, south to Old Spanish Trail, west to Hanshaw Road

From Old Spanish Trail:
• Old Spanish Trail/Government Street west to Knapp Road, south to Knapp Road to VFW Drive west to Park Road, north to Highway 90, east to Hanshaw Road
• Old Spanish Trail east to Highway 57, north to U.S. 90, west to Hanshaw Road

This closure is to repair JCUA’s force main which was damaged during the collection of soil borings. Please be mindful of extended travel time during this closure and observe all traffic detour signs.

For questions and concerns regarding this road closure, please contact Jerod Martin, JCUA Engineering Department at 228.762.0119 x5306.

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Prayers needed for families and the community of Bay St. Louis for their loss. You will never be forgotten.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIEF! A special Happy Birthday to the guy who helps keep our students and staff safe every day! If you see Chief Galloway today, be sure to wish him a happy birthday! (Please don't tell him you saw this on our Facebook 🤣🤣)

Good luck to Liam and the rest of the 7th & 8th grade football teams tonight! Here’s Liam presenting our own Officer Sidaway with his honorary jersey today!

We always enjoy getting to parade through our beautiful city!

Please be patient while OSSD Police and Ocean Springs Police Department will assist with getting parents and students across the roadways safely.

Due to the anticipation of larger-than-normal crowds and longer lines, OSSD asks that you arrive to tonight’s early! Gates open at 5:30 P.M.

Each week, the OSMS football players pick a faculty member that they look to as a role model to wear their jersey for game day.

Pictured below is Officer Bob Sidaway and Ben Sutton. Ben asked our own Officer Sidaway to wear his jersey this week! We love the bonds our officers form with our students!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Apply today to be a school crossing guard! This position is great for someone who is looking for some extra part-time work!

Apply here: https://oceansprings-ms.gov/jobs/school-crossing-guard/

Ocean Springs Police Department

For those joining us this evening in Hattiesburg, please keep in mind the following security policies set forth by HPSD.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost tablet at the Pep rally last night. If you know who’s this is please message us or call.

We implemented our severe weather protocols at all schools and we are all clear at this time. Thank you for all your patience.

Your 2022-2023 OSSD Police Department! We can’t wait to welcome students back in our halls this week! We’re looking forward to another successful year for our Greyhounds!

Parents we know y’all are ready for a break! Please be cognizant OSSD is trying the transition days for Kindergarten, 4th, 7th, and 9th grades on AUGUST 4, 2022.

💥All other grades are to remain at home💥

Our Officers were able to hang with a future coworker and other heroes during our Pre-K Community Helper Day.

Commemorating the Officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for safety and protection of others.