Education briefs
- Huntington on dean’s list
- Smith receives honorary doctorate
- Edwards volunteers at health fair
- ICC name Smith to fashion tribe
- LHS students visit Rotary
- Students chosen for academic honors
- Local students granted membership in honor society
- OHS wins state competition
- Class reunions
- OUS mother’s day program
- OMS latin students take home medals
City school district adds space, teachers
Due to rising enrollment some significant changes are being made to accomodate the new population at Della Davidson Elementary and Oxford Middle School with additions and more teachers planned. (May 13, 2011, Page 2A)
Getting ready for commencement can take a small army
University of Mississippi gears up for Saturday’s gradation ceremonies, with 19,000 chairs being set up in the Grove and in various places around the campus. (May 13, 2011, Page 1B)
Lacy to retire after 30 years with Oxford Schools
Sarah Lacy will retire this month as a biology teacher at Oxford High School after 39 years with the district. (May 12, 2011, Page 1)
Nurturing kids focus of new effort
The United Way has gained a step toward its attempt at making Oxford an official child-friendly community after being accepted as a candidate community to gain Excel by 5 certification. (May 11, 2011, Page 1)
Drop-out rates increase statewide
The Oxford School District continues to have one of the lowest rates but did increase since last year while Lafayette School District improved its rates by over 2 percent. The state crept up by .2 to 17 percent. (May 10, 2011, Page 8)
Education briefs
- OSD registration begins Monday
- Boatright retires from NWCC
- LMS sets test schedule
- OHS theater department earns nominations
- LHS ROTC wins award
- BES names April citizens of the month
- Oxford students honored with National Merit scholarships
- Conner earns scholarship
- Jones wins ORAU award
- Horton retirement reception tonight
- Cotillion sets parent’s reception, registration
- Reunions planned
- Kayla Gala set May 26-28
- LES Spring Carnival photos
- Dayan receives UM’s highest academic award
- UM Moot Court Team wins national competition
UHS ’61 class asked to share life experiences
Project Talent is looking for University of High School graduates from 1961 to complete a life long survey. Call 866-770-6077 or e-mail projecttalent50@air.org. Students that took the study in 1960 are eligible. (May 6, 2011, Page 5A)
School districts to receive more funds
Lafayette and Oxford School Districts will see more state funds this year but only because both will see a growth in student population. (May 6, 2011, Page 5A)
End of the year goodbyes
Lafayette County Schools accepted retirement from several teachers at Monday’s board meeting including Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology counselor Joy Thompson who shared her story about best moments and challenges in her career. (May 5, 2011, Page 2)
