The Oxford boys? swim and dive team finished their dual meet season on Feb. 14 with a 116-64 win over Avondale. ‘It was a pretty big meet for us,? said Swim/Dive Coach Jacquelyn Rank, who noted last year, Oxford and Avondale were both in the OAA Blue Division. ‘We beat Avondale in the dual meet […]
Both the boys and girls ski teams finished middle of the pack in the Regional meet at Mt. Holly on Feb. 13. Out of 14 teams the boys placed sixth and the girls placed seventh out of 13 teams. ‘Overall, both the Boys and Girls skied really well this season,? said Coach Phil Nimmo. ‘The […]
Daniel Axford Elementary students absolutely love Valentine’s Day. And honestly, what’s not to love? They get to dress up and act all fancy like adults. They get to eat sweet treats like delicious cupcakes and yummy ice cream. And best of all, they get to take a break from their studies to have a little […]
According to a new online database from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling’s $199,170 compensation package ranks 97 out of 606 school districts in the state and 21 out of 28 districts in the county. The database provides detailed compensation data for every conventional and intermediate school district in the […]
As the state of Michigan prepares to phase out the MEAP test (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) and enter into Common Core Standardized testing, it’s also phasing out paper tests. ‘All testing will be on-line,? said Oxford Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. James Schwarz. ‘There won’t be any paper versions of those tests.? Common […]
For the second straight year, the Oxford/Holly boys ski team claimed the Southeastern Michigan Ski League (SEMSL) championship after beating out eight competitors. ‘Everyone stepped up and skied their hardest against tough competition and in challenging conditions,? said Head Coach Phil Nimmo. ‘We have been a stronger GS (Giant Slalom) team all season long, and […]
The girls? varsity basketball team ‘returned to their winning ways? against Lake Orion after beating the Dragons 60-40, bringing the girls record to 14-5 on the season and 12-3 in the OAA White Division. After jumping out to a 24-10 lead in the first quarter, the Wildcats never looked back, according to Stats Keeper Brian […]
After great effort and energy in the first half, the boys? varsity hoopsters got shot down by Rochester 57-35. ‘Unfortunatel, the game is 32 minutes long and not 16 minutes (long,)? said Oxford’s Head Coach Paul Marfia. He credited Rochester’s James Young and the rest of the team who he said ‘played well in their […]
Whether it’s too much snow, icy roads, or just too dog gone windy outside, school cancellations can be just as unpredictable as the weather. According to Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources Nancy Latowksi, Oxford students have already maxed out their six snow days allowed by the state. ‘Anything beyond six we have to reschedule some […]
Lars Joergens-Kokate was the only skier to represent Oxford/Holly at the Ski State Finals at Boyne Mountain Feb. 25. Kokate placed 27th out of 47 skiers in the slalom with a run time of 1:15.66 and 36 out of 47 skiers in the giant slalom with a run time of 1:03.31.