Important Back-to-School Information 2026

Open House is a quick, informal opportunity for you and your child to meet the teacher, see the classroom, and get familiar with important areas like the cafeteria, library, and pick-up/drop-off spots. It’s a fast-paced event focused on helping students feel ready and comfortable on Day One!

• Oxford Early Childhood Center (3-K and 4-K):
  Friday, July 31 – all day by appointment.
  Families will be contact by the school to schedule appointments.
• Bramlett Elementary School (K and 1st):
  Monday, August 3, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Della Davidson School (2nd and 3rd):
  Thursday, July 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Central Elementary School (4th and 5th):
  Monday, August 3, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Oxford Intermediate School (6th):
  Thursday, July 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Oxford Middle School (7th and 8th):
  Thursday, July 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Oxford High School (9th-12th):
  Monday, August 3, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Back-to-School Night is a chance for families to return to school once routines are in place. You’ll spend more time with your child’s teacher learning about the curriculum, classroom policies, grading practices, daily schedules, and how you can support learning at home.

• Oxford Early Childhood Center (3-K and 4-K):
  TBA
• Bramlett Elementary School (K and 1st):
  • Kindergarten:TBA
  • 1st Grade: TBA
• Della Davidson School (2nd and 3rd):
  TBA
• Central Elementary School (4th and 5th):
  TBA
• Oxford Intermediate School (6th):
  TBA
• Oxford Middle School (7th and 8th):
  TBA
• Oxford High School (9th-12th):
  • Discipline and Attendance Policies: TBA
  • Regalia: TBA

School-day hours are:

• Elementary Schools (PreK-5th grade):  7:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
• Secondary Schools (6th-12th grade):  8:40 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
  • View the OIS Bell Schedule
  • View the OMS Bell Schedule
  • View the OHS Bell Schedule

Here Comes the Bus (Bus Tracking App):

Download the Here Comes the Bus mobile app, the bus and student tracking tool that keeps you informed and your children safe as they travel to and from home and school on the school bus.

This easy-to-use technology is free to you. Simply download the Here Comes the Bus mobile app on your iPhone or Android, sign up for an account using SCHOOL CODE 87494, add your student, and you’re all set!

NOTE: Bus tracking information will be available closer to the end of July.

If you have any questions, contact the OSD Transportation Department at (662) 234-3541.

Follow the links below to view the directions for car-riders at your child’s school.

• Oxford Early Childhood Center Traffic Flow
• Bramlett Elementary School Traffic Flow
• Della Davidson Elementary School Traffic Flow
• Central Elementary School Traffic Flow
• Oxford Intermediate School Traffic Flow
• Oxford Middle School Traffic Flow
• Oxford High School Traffic Flow

All students will be assigned a device for the 2026-2027 school year.

Learn more about technology fees, fines, and other important information.

Students in grades PreK-5 will be issued iPads in the classroom the first week of school. Elementary students do not take their devices home.

Laptop distribution for grades 6-12 will be held on the following dates for returning secondary students (grades 6-12).

• Date: July 27 & 28
• Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
• Location: Oxford High School (101 Charger Loop, Oxford, MS 38655)

View full details on laptop distribution.

NOTE: In order to receive their device on laptop distribution dates in July, your student must (1) have paid their tech fee and (2) be fully registered for the 2026-2027 school year. New students and those who miss laptop distribution dates will receive their laptops during the first week of school.

Full-paid student lunch prices will be $3.75.
Adult lunch prices will be $5.

Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals:

Oxford School District receives federal funding using data from the USDA National Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Programs. In order to receive free or reduced-price meals, you must apply online. Parents must fill out a new online application EVERY YEAR, even if your children qualified for the program last school year.

Complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application.

Read board policy JCDB: Dress Code for Students.

School supply lists can be found on our website here.

Parents can access PowerSchool to view their child's 2026-2027 schedule on the following dates:

• PreK-5th Grade:
  PowerSchool opens after 8 a.m. on July 27 to see your child’s teacher assignment.
• 6th-12th Grade:
  PowerSchool opens after 8 a.m. on July 20 to allow students to see their schedule.

Schedule Changes:

• Oxford Intermediate School:
  • July 21 & 22
• Oxford Middle School:
  • July 20 & 21 – 8th graders
  • July 22 & 23 – 7th graders
  • July 25 – TBA
• Oxford High School:
  • July 20 – 12th graders
  • July 21 – 11th graders
  • July 22 – 10th graders
  • July 23 – 9th graders
  • July 24 – make-up day