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)
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)
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)
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)
City schools approve $30.3M budget
The Oxford School District approved its 2011-2012 $30.3 million budget on Monday. (June 28, 2011, Page 1)
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)
Stasny’s life recalled
The community remembered the legacy of Oxford School District Superintendent Kim Stasny, 55, on Friday at a special service at the Oxford-University Methodist Church. (May 9, 2011, Page 1A)
City school leader dead at 55
Kim Myrick Stasny, 55, died Wednesday evening at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi after complications from a brain tumor.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Oxford University United Methodist Church with a service to follow at 3.
Bramlett and Oxford Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:40 and the remainder of the schools will dismiss at 2.
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