Superintendent wants more opportunity for community involvement By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssolday@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the regular meeting on Feb. 25, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to move the location and time for the March 11 and April 8 board meetings. The move will also include an hour for […]
Brings total to 16 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Seven Oxford High School seniors signed letters of intent on Thursday, Feb. 20 to compete at the collegiate level. The student athletes represent five sports, baseball, bowling, football, golf and lacrosse and six conferences and associations, the Mid South conference, Great Lakes Intercollegiate […]
Adaptation takes contemporary approach By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford High School’s theater group will continue bringing Disney’s Mary Poppins to the stage this Thursday through Sunday. The story follows the Banks children, who are surprised by the appearance of their new magical nanny, Mary Poppins. Shows began last week, and feature […]
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 […]