OSD considers more security
Oxford School Board met on Monday and discussed their annual review of their security plan as well as adding police, rather than security guards back to their elementary schools. (December 18, 2012, Page 1)
Local schools review safety
Local school districts reevaluate safety plans in wake of Friday’s shootings in Conn. (December 17, 2012, Page 1A, 10A)
Hotel builder reaches deal with OSD
Oxford School District has provided an easement to improve a hilly area near the school that connects to land for the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The improvement will create an improved disc golf area for the school, help the hotel not create a retaining wall and Lafayette School District will get the dirt from the project to help their own road construction. (November 27, 2012, Page 1, 12)
Drug use percentages increase at OHS
Drug testing results were delivered to the Oxford School Board on Monday. (October 23, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Grant allows OSD to add new programs
City schools announced grants and funds over $100,000 to help with a variety of programs for the upcoming school year. (July 25, 2012, Page 1)
Letters to the Editor
Bill Morton writes to commend the local school district and local businesses for their involvement in a program to help students have a better chance at a productive life. (June 27, 2012, Page 4)
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)
OSD hears options of sex ed program
Whether to choose abstinence only or abstinence plus education for the students of the Oxford School District will soon be a decision for the Oxford Board of Trustees who heard from supporters of both programs on Monday night. (October 25, 2011, Page 1)
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)
