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)
