Oxford High School’s robotics team, TORC 2137 will soon have a home with space for the high school students to practice their large-scale robot games, thanks to the Oxford Village Police Department. The team will be practicing out of a large, primarily vacant, building located behind the Village Police Department’s current office. The building formerly […]
In medical emergencies, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Students with Oxford High School’s robotics team (TORC 2137) made every second count when they faced a medical emergency, according to team mentors and emergency personnel. In early February, Oxford Fire Department emergency medical technicians came to the high school to give TORC […]
Stuffed animals need regular checkups, too, just to make sure they are healthy and happy. For members of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) at Oxford High School, a “Toyologist” clinic, which will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OHS cafeteria, will offer an opportunity to share […]
Eight personnel from the Oxford Fire Department raised $200 in donations for the American Lung Association while getting in a crucial workout by running up and down the bleachers at Oxford High School’s football stadium on Sunday. The training event was held in support of the American Lung Association’s annual “Fight for Air Climb” in […]
Addison Township Supervisor Bruce Pearson often refers to a cell tower located outside the township hall at 1440 Rochester Rd. as “a goose that lays golden eggs.” A recent renegotiation with the tower’s operator, American Tower Asset Sub LLC, has provided township officials with extra revenue from that “goose” which could be used to purchase […]
The Oxford School district has once again selected its best and brightest staff to serve as nominees for the Oakland Schools Teacher of the Year award. Each of the 28 school districts in the county selects three teachers at the high school, middle school and elementary levels to be nominees for county Teacher of the […]
Last year, Polly Ann Trail Manager Linda Moran was aided by some very adorable (and hungry) goats in her mission to reduce invasive plant species. She’s hoping to get a team of these hooved, munching professionals back out on the trail this year to chomp away at destructive plant species, such as bittersweet vines and […]
Oxford’s school board received good news at a Feb. 13 meeting, when Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Sam Barna reported on the 2017-18 General Fund Amended budget – Oxford Schools is anticipated to end the fiscal year with an increase of almost $48,000 in the general fund’s fund balance. On the revenue side, Oxford […]
A cold and snowy winter has seen Oxford Schools nearing its snow-day limit for the year. Oxford Schools has used up five out of its six snow days– school days missed due to snow, ice and frigid temperatures—allowed by the state so far, according to Superintendent Tim Throne. While things seem to be warming up […]
On Tuesday night, the Oxford Schools Board of Education discussed a reimbursement resolution, affirming its intent to issue bonds or notes for the construction of the district capital improvement plan. If the resolution is approved, the district will initially pay for the first steps of projects out of the general fund. However, the district would […]