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, […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
Clear Lake Elementary students and teachers will see two new murals when they return to school on Aug. 22. One mural recognizing teacher of the year winners will have framed photos of the winners, name plaques and will honor the 10 most recent years worth of teachers of the year, said parent teacher organization member […]
New special education, Virtual Academy courses By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford Twp. — The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education approved the district course catalogue for the school year, including additions for the Special Education courses and the Oxford Virtual Academy courses during its regular meeting on Aug. 13. “The course catalogue update, usually […]
Still time for a write-in campaign By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — The races for the Oxford Village Council and the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education are set for the Nov. 5 General Election after the filing deadline last Tuesday. Although, in the Village of Oxford, only one candidate filed to run but […]
Project now expected to be more than $6.6 million By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. — During the regular Oxford Community Schools Board of Education meeting on July 23, Budget Director Courtney Makowski gave an updated on the Oxford Education and Innovation Campus project on Drahner Road. The property, formerly the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, […]