Going green creates green for schools
The Oxford School District saved more than $23,000 or 7 percent in energy costs this year as part of the pilot TVA Green School Initiative program. (November 29, 2011, Page 1)
More site work OK’d for new high school
The Oxford School District approved a $2.5 million bid Friday for more site work at the new Oxford High School. (November 14, 2011, Page 1A)
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)
DDES project hits hurdle
While the Oxford Middle School gym and classroom addition is moving forward as planned, the Della Davidson Elementary school project has stalled. (September 23, 2011, Page 1A, 2a)
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)
Parents share opinions on OSD
The annual parent survey results showed most areas are satisfactory but the cafeterias need improvement across the board at Oxford School District. (July 27, 2011, Page 2A)
School districts preparing
The new common core standards won’t be in place until this year’s kindergartners are in third grade but teachers and administration are preparing now for the transition. (July 26, 2011, Page 6)
Schools improve in many areas
The results of state testing were announced today by the Mississippi Department of Education. The local schools fared well against preliminary scores. For the full results, see page 16A in the Eagle. (July 22, 2011, Page 1A, 5A, 16A)
OMS principal hired to head LHS
Patrick Robinson resigned from Oxford School District and was hired by Lafayette School District on Monday. Robinson will be the new principal at LHS. Jeff Clay was hired to become the new principal at OMS. (June 28, 2011, Page 2)
Ryals named as Bramlett principal
Suzanne Ryals has been promoted from assistant principal of Oxford Elementary to principal at Bramlett Elementary School beginning immediately. Ryals replaced Suzanne Liddell who was recently promoted to federal programs director for the district. (June 13, 2011, Page 1)
