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Oakhurst History   1925 Monroe Road School and Progress School were consolidated to form Oakhurst School. 1925-1945 Oakhurst School served grades 1-11 1943-1949 The Oakhurst community used the old gym for various sporting events 1945-1950 Oakhurst School served grades 1-12 1950 Grades 10, 11, and 12 left Oakhurst to attend East Mecklenburg High School; Oakhurst became a 1-9 school 1955 Grades 7, 8, and 9 left Oakhurst to attend McClintock Junior High School; Oakhurst became a 1-6 school 1960-1964 Oakhurst established itself a solid growing 1-6 school 1964 A new wing was added to accommodate the increased enrollment 1970 Oakhurst became an integrated school 1973 Oakhurst was one of 21 state supported schools in which kindergartens were organized 1989 Oakhurst implements the Paideia philosophy becoming Charlotte's first Paideia school 1992 Oakhurst undergoes renovations--Gets new media center and office area 1993 Oakhurst opens the Garden of Learning as an outdoor science lab 1995 Oakhurst becomes a magnet school and becomes known as the Paideia Academy at Oakhurst 2001 Oakhurst combined with New Grier Road Elementary for the 2001-2003 school years as Oakhurst begins major renovations that will double its size 2003 Oakhurst School reopens new building 2007 Oakhurst School named "Magnet School of Distinction" by Magnet Schools of America 2008 Oakhurst School named "Magnet School of Excellence" by Magnet Schools of America 2008  Oakhurst acheives High Growth ABC status 2009  Oakhurst School named "Magnet School of Distinction" by Magnet Schools of America     Last update: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1:38:13 PM Disclaimer: We have made every reasonable attempt to ensure our webpages are educationally safe and do not contain any links to any questionable materials or anything that can be deemed in violation of the CMS Internet Acceptable Use Policy. In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.