When the fidget spinner craze took over a few weeks ago, one Oxford resident decided to use their popularity to benefit those in need. Alex VanHaren, a fifth-grader at Oxford Elementary School, made and sold fidget spinners– donating 100 percent of the proceeds to a local charitable organization earlier this month. Fidget spinners are a […]
Eight Clear Lake and OMS Chess Club members participated in the 22nd Annual Utica Community Schools Chess Tournament on Saturday, May 6. Clear Lake students Jenna Duong, Bailee Egbert, Keenan Egbert, Lydia Pavlock, and Owen Pavlock; along with OMS students Michael Duong, David Lee, and Dale Schmalenberg competed that day. Michael Duong and Schmalenberg earned […]
Leonard Elementary’s fifth-grade students tackled some tough topics at the (International Baccalaureate) Exhibition May 10. As part of the International Baccalaureate program at Leonard Elementary, fifth-graders are required to participate in Exhibition— a culminating experience and opportunity to exhibit attributes developed during their time in the Primary Years Programme. According to IB Coordinator Christine Vince, […]
School district officials will consider asking voters to approve a 10-year, 0.5-mill sinking fund, along with a $20 million to $25 million bond issue, to pay for repairs to infrastructure. The bond and sinking fund millage proposals would appear on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. The school board is expected to make a decision […]
Oxford High School Principal Todd Dunckley will receive a compensation payment of $52,000 for his unofficial role as International Program Administrator from June 2010 to June 2015, following a 6-1 vote by the Oxford Board of Education. During the discussion, Treasurer Mike Schweig asked Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Nancy Latowski whether an official contract […]
On May 1 at Oxford High School, students gathered in their classrooms, settling in for the weekday grind. But instead of morning announcements, they heard a powerful message from their classmate about overcoming hardship and depression. “13 Reasons Why,” is a video-on-demand series that debuted March 31 on Netflix and chronicles the aftermath of fictional […]
The issue of board governance appeared to be a source of conflict for Oxford school officials at a May 4 regular meeting. The item had been added to the agenda by Trustee Tom Donnelly, following a statement made by Vice President Joyce Brasington at a March 28 meeting. During that meeting, Brasington voiced her disagreement […]
For two years, Oxford Community Schools has been under the leadership of Superintendent Tim Throne and the Board of Education wants his tenure to continue. On May 9, the school board voted unanimously to extend Throne’s contract an additional 3.5 years through December 31, 2021. Throne’s original contract was set to conclude on June 30, […]
A 14-year-old Oxford High School student was suspended for allegedly sharing posts on social media regarding school shootings. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were notified of the situation on May 5 at 9:01 a.m. after OHS officials became aware of two posts on Instagram, both referencing school shooters, which had allegedly been shared by this student. […]
Three cheers for 10 years! Clear Lake Elementary’s Green Team recently earned an award for its tireless dedication to protecting the environment for the last ten years straight. The elementary school club was granted the Oakland County Green Schools “Ten Year” award for its consistent involvement in the Michigan Green Schools Program on April 24. […]