New Classrooms, Facilities, and Updates Nearly Complete in Oxford Schools

Oxford, Mississippi — With the start of school just around the corner, the Oxford School District is pleased to share that one of the most significant construction and renovation projects in our district’s history is nearly complete — bringing transformative updates to every campus.

The construction projects, in large part, were funded by a $37 million bond passed by voters in fall 2023, with additional capital improvement funds provided by the district. With overwhelming community support, sound financial planning, state funding reforms, and an increasing local tax base, the Oxford School District has been able to complete these projects without raising taxes.

Construction began in 2023 with a classroom expansion project at Della Davidson Elementary School. Since then, construction has taken place at every school site across the district. Read some of the major highlights below:

• OECC: Full interior and exterior remodel, including a complete gym renovation and new playground.
• BES: New wing of classrooms that also serves as a tornado shelter for the entire school. New gym flooring, updated flooring and paint in the hallways, cafeteria paint, and a new stage curtain.
• DDES: New wing of classrooms that also serves as a tornado shelter for the entire school. New gym flooring, and freshly painted hallways throughout the school.
• CES: New basketball court, new shade structures on the playground, and additional sidewalks.
• OIS: Major interior renovations, including bathrooms, gym, and flooring. Improving security with new exterior doors and access controls. Outdoor play space coming fall 2025.
• OMS: Significant interior updates to the locker rooms, gym, bleachers, library, and lecture center, along with new paint and hallway flooring throughout the building. Exterior renovations coming fall 2025.
• OHS: Completed the new Career Pathways Center building, added 5 classrooms to the main OHS building with the move of MCJROTC to the new facility. Adding a stamped concrete fire lane in front of the OHS Fine Arts building.
• Activity/Athletic facilities: A new soccer field, new video boards, upgraded OMS gym and locker rooms, renovation of current weight room building, turf practice field at OHS, and the opening of the Center for Athletic Performance in August.

These projects reflect a shared commitment to student success. From early learning spaces to expanding classrooms, upgraded athletic facilities, and spaces that prepare students for future careers, each improvement was made with one goal in mind: helping all students learn, grow, and thrive.

This work wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of the Oxford School District Board of Trustees, along with the leadership of Superintendent Bradley Roberson and Chief Operations Officer Dr. Steve Hurdle. And to our families and community—Thank You. Your continued support makes all the difference. We can’t wait to see how these new and improved spaces will serve Oxford students for years to come.