Local districts graduate from TVA green schools program
Lafayette and Oxford School District are completing the two year pilot program to save energy with TVA. (May 8, 2012, Page 8)
Education Briefs
- Smith invited to symposium
- Burt performs on campus
- BES citizens of the month
- High school art reception at OB/GYN
- NWCC yearbook receives award
- OEPE grants $12K in awards
Montessori School expands to toddlers
The Montessori school of Taylor will host a parent meeting tonight for those wanting to learn more about the school or their new toddler program. For information, call 234-0344. (May 7, 2012, Page 3)
Bronzing an Icon
Local artist Bill Beckwith continues his work of iconic images with a new Elvis statue. A documentary on the process will follow with a big unveiling of the statue in August in Tupelo. (May 4, 2012, Page 1, 2B)
Heinz shares her cancer battle with others
Kerry Heinz, stage 4 breast cancer survivor, shares her story before tonight’s Relay for Life fundraiser. (May 4, 2012, Page 1, 10A)
OSD retains original design firm
Oxford School District approved to move forward with Eley Guild Hardy on Thursday and will hear about the re-bid package for the high school on May 29. (May 4, 2012, Page 1, 10A)
Access Oxford
Small steps, sidewalk cracks and small doors aren’t a big deal to most of us, but what about to those who have to use a wheelchair or other assistance to get around or into places? Staff Writer Melanie Addington takes a closer look at the subject and encourages all of us to get involved to make Oxford more accessible. (May 4, 2012, Page 4A)
Surveys tell OSD what works, what doesn’t
Annual surveys were released in April on how parents and teachers feel about the Oxford School District. (May 2, 2012, Page 1)
OSD seeks to identify, locate special ed students
Local school districts are required to make an annual report to the state department of education on locating and assisting special education students each year. The annual report was provided at the latest OSD meeting. (May 2, 2012, Page 2)
Volunteer Oxford makes friends
A new Friends of Volunteer Oxford organization met last week to help promote volunteerism in the community. (May 1, 2012, Page 2)
