By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford Twp. – At the regular meeting on Sept. 12, the Oxford Board of Education voted 5-0 to accept and sign the letter of understanding as presented by Varnum LLP and Guidepost Solutions LLC pertaining to the Guidepost investigation into the Oxford school shooting of Nov. 30, 2021. Secretary James […]
Demo, construction bids expected at Sept. 26 meeting By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford Twp. – During its regular meeting on Sept. 12, the Oxford Board of Education received a report from Sam Barna, assistant superintendent of business and operations, about the cabling for the district’s Drahner Road property. The property, formerly the Dominican Sisters […]
Supt. Markavitch talks about what’s up this year By Don Rush A little under 7,000 students (approximately 4,500 seated and 2,100 online-virtual) will start their 2023-2024 classes in the Oxford Community School District tomorrow. At the end of last school year over 1,000 people, staff, students, and parents responded to a survey on the district’s […]
Last Wednesday new teachers hired by Oxford Community Schools were in town for orientation. After a formal presentation they boarded this bus and toured the district. While on the tour of each building, the new teachers paired off in teams to participate in a scavenger hunt. Photo by D. Rush
Students at Lakeville Elementary enjoyed a fun-filled field day on June 5. Students participated in events like the ‘Iron Kid Tire Roll’ race, water activities, parachute racing and even tested their kicking speed with a soccer radar. “Lakeville’s amazing PTO provided two inflatable obstacle courses and popsicles. Even PAWS the mascot got in on the […]
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 […]