OUS is a not-for-profit, coeducational, nonsectarian day school. Courses are
offered for students age three through grade seven. Since 1984, the school has
continued to receive the highest level of accreditation (AA) by the Mississippi
Private School Association.
OUS facilities include two classroom buildings, a gymnasium, outdoor science
lab, writing lab, and playground situated on ten wooded acres. These facilities
are located directly across from Baptist Hospital of North Mississippi.
There are currently 28 faculty members and support staff at OUS, many of which
hold advanced degrees. The ratio of students to teachers in the elementary
classrooms is 9 to 1.
OUS is governed by a Board of Directors made up of parents who are elected for
three year terms. The Head of School works closely with the Board and faculty
to implement the school's mission and supervise day to day operations.
Last Modified: February 2003