OUS prepares for new school year
Returning to her role as the head of Oxford University School, Tis Dean is looking forward to overseeing some educational improvements at the school this year. The school has changes in leadership and its curriculum this year to continue its ongoing success as a private school. (July 20, 2010, Page 3B)
OUS to offer transitional first grade
Oxford University School will be the first in the community to offer a transitional first-grade class for the 2010-2011 school year. The transition year, popular in many places, is for students whose birthdays fall near the school registration deadline and who may not have the emotional maturity to transition into a full-scale first-grade program. (May 4, 2010, Page 7)
Young scientists shine at Regional Fair
Local students swept the Regional Science Fair last week at the University of Mississippi, with Della Davidson Elementary taking the Best School in Show award along with 15 awards for individual students. (March 30, 2010, Page 14)
OUS science fair winners
OUS to remain open
(February 25, 2010, Page 2)
Spelling bee
PHOTOS — Students from Oxford University School and Regent’s School took part in The Mississippi Association of Independent Schools District I East Spelling Bee at the Oxford-University United Methodist Church’s Activity Center on Thursday. (February 24, 2010, Page 13)
OUS: No new school
After recently announcing plans to build a new, more spacious school, officials with Oxford University School are now issuing mixed messages about whether the new school will be built — and if the school will close its doors.In an e-mail sent to parents Monday, OUS Headmaster Don Frazier announced the mortgage for the current school building held by Citizens Bank was 90 days past due and that the loan was about to be foreclosed.(February 23, 2010, Page 1)
Honor rolls
Local students appear on honor rolls for Oxford University School, Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi. (January 19, 2010, Page 6-7)
OUS secures funds for new school
After a lengthy delay in financing, Oxford University School officials say construction will begin in two weeks on their new school. Although the school was not able to secure a bank loan, private investors in the community have come forward with the needed funds. (January 12, 2010, Page 1B)

