Oxford school district adds to fund balance

District receives annual audit report By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Board of Education approved their annual audit report, presented by Jacob Sopczynski of Yeo & Yeo, during its regular meeting on Oct. 29. With general fund revenues of $107,188,347, and general fund expenditures of $106,856,121, the district added $332,226 to […]

Oxford High School placed on lockdown after ‘swatting’ threat traced to Europe, sheriff’s office says

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching the school as a precaution OXFORD TWP., Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is responding to Oxford High School for what is believed to be a bogus threat of violence at the school, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. An unknown caller reported the threat around […]

Oxford Homecoming

Oxford Homecoming

The Oxford community celebrated Homecoming on Friday afternoon with a parade through the village and township, ending at Oxford High School. Students, athletes, the high school marching band and others took part in the parade, celebrating all things Oxford Community Schools before the football game against Oak Park. See page 16 for more photos. Photos […]

Clear Lake Elementary PTO donates book vending machine

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The screams of excitement from students at Clear Lake Elementary School were deafening as Captain the Wildcat offered students their first glimpse of the school’s new book vending machine on Sept. 25. Most of the money for the machine was raised through the school’s fund run, […]

Oxford school board looks to join Michigan Liquid Asset Fund

Second reading of proposed resolution in October By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the regular meeting on Sept. 24, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the first reading of a resolution to join the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund. “It’s a professionally managed, local government investment pool,” […]

Six Wildcats inducted into Hall of Fame on Sept. 20

Six Wildcats inducted into Hall of Fame on Sept. 20

59 now in Oxford’s Hall of Fame By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Six Wildcats were inducted into the Oxford Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 20 during a ceremony at Oxford High School, and were recognized during halftime of the football game. “Each of our inductees have achieved outstanding feats,” Oxford […]

Oxford DDA discusses strategic plan draft for next 3-5 years

Finalized strategic plan to be provided to DDA By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors discussed their strategic plan draft for the next three to five years during its meeting on Sept. 16. President of POW! Strategies Inc, Cristina Sheppard-Decius, met with the DDA at their […]

Oxford school board resolution requests state legislature mandate independent review of emergency response to Nov. 30 tragedy

By Shelby Stewart-Soldon Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com  OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted 6-0 on Aug. 27 to approve a resolution to ask the state legislature for an independent review of the emergency response to the Nov. 30, 2021 tragedy at Oxford High School. President Dr. Erin Reis was absent from […]

Welcome new Wildcats!

Welcome new Wildcats!

(Above) Developmental Kindergarten teacher Kelsey D’Andreta talks with James F. while he’s coloring a picture on his first day at Clear Lake Elementary. (Left) New Wildcat Ryanne Haney shows off her ‘First Day of School’ picture in Developmental Kindergarten at Clear Lake Elementary on Thursday. Oxford students districtwide returned to school on Aug. 22. Photos […]

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