Students all across the Oxford Community Schools district purged their desks and lockers and were ready for summer vacation. Last Friday, students pictured here were excited as they waited in the hallways of Oxford Elementary School for Principal Jeff Brown to make the announcement that school was over. Right before the announcements students sang, The […]
On May 21there were girls from Lakeville Elementary School were on the run. According to Lakeville Physical Education Teacher Megan deCardenas, the running club, Girls On The Run, participated in 5K race with other teams from southeast Michigan at the Lake St. Clair Metro Park. “It was a beautiful day and the girls did awesome,” […]
First Grade Market Day is the culminating project for students to extend and demonstrate their learning of first grade economy standards. This past week, students at Clear Lake Elementary planned, made, and sold their goods to peers. According to Principal Stephanie Niemi, students earn “money” leading up the event for different jobs around the classroom. […]
Earlier this year, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce and Genisys Credit Union offered their Oxford High School (OHS) Community Pride Scholarship to the OHS Class of 2023. On May 15, at the OHS Senior Awards Ceremony, six graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship: Abrianna Carsley, Paige Comito, Gavin Cowan, Logan Marshall, Kiley Myrand, and Gavin Poppei. […]
Community Choice Foundation recently awarded 25 scholarships for a combined total of $100,000 for students throughout the state of Michigan. These students are continuing their educational careers within Michigan at universities, in skilled trade programs and as part of continuing education curriculum. Most recipients and family members attended the annual Scholarship Ceremony held on May […]
Drew Cady to serve for 2 years By Don Rush Eight student-athletes who will be juniors at their schools during the 2023-24 academic year have been selected to serve two-year terms on the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s (MHSAA) Student Advisory Council. One of those eight is Oxford High School Sophomore Drew Cady. “My initial […]
By Don Rush Dedicated. Polite. Helpful. Responsible. These are the traits shown every school day by the fifth graders who make up Leonard Elementary’s Safety Patrol. “These students are special because they sign up to help their fellow students stay safe at Leonard,” said Melissa Musgrove who, besides being an Interventionist working with K-5 students […]
By Don Rush Every two years the Oxford High School Marching Band and Orchestra takes a trip – either to Florida to Disney World or to New York. This year’s trip to New York had an unforeseen plot twist. According to band instructor Jim Gibbons, one of his students had lost his identification in a […]
Last Thursday afternoon, fifth grade students at Clear Lake Elementary School were able to get out of their classrooms and out to the school pavilion to learn about three career options. “This the second year we have done this,” Clear Lake International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator Colleen Ransford said. “The professionals come in, share a little […]
At the April 12 Oxford School Board meeting, the school district’s nominees for Oakland County Schools Teachers of the Year and Support Person of the Year were recognized. Oxford’s elementary level nominee was Jessica Bull from Danial Axford; the secondary level nominee was Craig Trombly from Oxford High School. The district’s nominee for the Oakland […]