DDES expansion now complete
The Della Davidson Elementary School eight classroom expansion due to overcrowding is now complete and students and teachers moved into the new spaces in January. (February 1, 2012, Page 1)
High school bids nearly complete
Bids for the new Oxford High School will now move forward with plans for the Oxford School Board of Trustees to determine the best choice in March. (January 31, 2012, Page 1)
OSD explores ways to close achievement gap
Oxford School District is looking for ways to close the achievement gap with new initiatives to help students succeed this year they announced at the annual state of the district report. (January 24, 2012, Page 7)
OSD pays $85K to settle legal dispute
The Oxford School District paid $85,000 to a family with a special needs child to help settle a legal dispute. (January 24, 2012, Page 2)
City school board election deadline nears
Oxford School Board qualifying deadline is Jan. 23 and people can apply to run for Romana Reed’s seat that is for those in the district but outside city limits. If more than Reed runs, than an election will be held on Mar. 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. (January 10, 2012, Page 1)
OSD lawsuits dismissed
Two lawsuits, one a claim against the Oxford School District and the other a counter-claim against the parents of a special needs child – were jointly dismissed with prejudice Tuesday after more than a year of appeals. (December 23, 2011, Page 2A)
Shots hit OSD buses
Oxford High School buses returning home from a basketball doubleheader in Senatobia on Friday night were shot at with a .22 handgun. No students were injured and the suspects are still being searched for as of Monday. (December 19, 2011, Page 1)
Season’s Greetings
As the holiday season winds down, so does the time to let Santa Claus know what you want for Christmas. See what youngsters around the LOU community have on their Christmas list in the EAGLE’s annual Season’s Greetings section. (December 16, 2011, Page 1C)
City school projects move forward
With three major construction projects underway, the Oxford School District heard updates on Monday on a slight delay at Della Davidson while Oxford Middle School and Oxford High School remain on schedule. (December 13, 2011, Page 1)
OEPE donates more than $10K to schools
The Oxford Endowment for Public Education recently gave more than $10,000 to the Oxford School District as part of its annual donation to assist teachers in the classroom. (December 13, 2011, Page 5)
