City school’s search for super continues
The Oxford School District is set to take applications this November and December for the superintendent position. (October 25, 2011, Page 2)
City schools promote high-tech reading
Oxford Middle School students recently skyped with second graders at Oxford Elementary to read them stories. The students are also now on Twitter at www.twitter.com/omsis to post what they are reading. (October 11, 2011, Page 5)
What we want in school leader
About 15 people gathered at Oxford High School Thursday evening to discuss what qualifications and criteria they’d like to see in a new superintendent. (September 30, 2011, Page 1A)
City schools search for leader
The search for a new superintendent for Oxford School District is now underway with plans to hire by Feb. 2012. (September 20, 2011, Page 1)
New high school design approved
With an increase in special education space, cooperative education and technical skills plus making room for a culinary arts class, the new high school design was approved with options to make changes during the bid process on Monday by the Oxford School board. (August 30, 2011, Page 1)
Class changes lead to design changes
Changes to the career and technical education programs in Oxford Middle and High School could impact the design of the new high school and renovation of the current one into a middle school. Oxford School Board members heard a presentation on the many changes on Thursday. (August 19, 2011, Page 1A)
OMS launches abstinence program
An informational meeting is set Aug. 23 at OHS auditorium to begin the new abstinence program at Oxford Middle School. (August 16, 2011, Page 6)
Gurley wins OSD “Better You” award
Renee Gurley, OES nurse, spent the past year working at the Oxford Physical Education Complex and the result was not just a healthier life but an award celebrating a “Better You.” (August 9, 2011, Page 5)
Buses back, so drive safely
A new law that went into effect July 1, called “Nathan’s Law” allows for harsher penalties for those caught driving past a stopped school bus. The law is named after a 5-year-old Jones County boy who was killed when a driver ignored the flashing stop lights and passed the boy’s bus. (August 4, 2011, Page 1)
AP scores improve in OSD
Oxford School District recently received its Advanced Placement results for the 2010-2011 school year and had one of its most successful years. (August 2, 2011, Page 5)
