Next community forum is April 9 By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the regular school board meeting on Jan. 28, Superintendent Dr. Tonya Milligan gave an update on the strategic planning process. The district hosted a community feedback forum in January. “We started our forum with a video, because I wanted […]
District prepares plan in case ICE comes to Oxford schools By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — In his first week in office, president Donald Trump has signed executive orders directing the US Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to crack down on immigrants who are in the US illegally. The order also lifted […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education held their annual election of officers during its regular meeting on Jan. 14, and appointed members of the board to board of education committees. All of the votes were unanimous. Amanda McDonough was approved as board president, Mike Aldred […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Oxford High School students Tristan Krajcarski, Sarah Gibbons, Amelia Brown, Kathryn Dupras and Sierra Musial are raising funds for a therapy dog for Georgia Apalachee High School shooting survivors, according to a press release from Monday. The efforts are part of an International Baccalaureate project created […]
OXFORD TWP. — Nine Oxford High School seniors signed their national letters of intent in November to continue their athletic careers when they head to college in the fall. Each student-athlete is a stand-out in their respective sports, succeeding on the playing field and in the classroom, said Athletic Director Tony DeMare. Students were joined […]
Oxford Community Schools invites community input on strategic planning By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford school district is in the beginning stages of constructing their new strategic plan to establish a clear direction for the district’s future with the aim of defining the district’s vision, goals, and values. “Strategic planning is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]