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 […]

Oxford school board approves course catalogue

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 […]

Oxford village council, school board races set for November

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 […]

Cost rises for Oxford Schools’ Drahner Road project

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, […]

New principal to join Oxford Crossroads Day School

Mary Sunisloe joined Oxford Crossroads Day School as the new principal on July 29. Sunisloe came to Oxford from Wayne Memorial High School where she served in multiple capacities, according Christine Smith, executive director of communications for Oxford Schools. Sunisloe is currently an approved candidate for dissertation at Concordia University Chicago. She holds a Master […]

New Oxford High School principal to join Wildcats this school year

OXFORD TWP. — Shane Malmquist will be the new principal of Oxford High School when students return this fall, and he said he is dedicated to helping each Wildcat achieve success. Malmquist will officially start his role on July 29. “I am excited to join the Oxford Community Schools’ team and Oxford High School! The […]

Clear Lake Elementary receives two murals ahead of new school year

Clear Lake Elementary receives two murals ahead of new school year

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Clear Lake Elementary students and teachers will see two new murals when they return to school in August. One mural recognizes teacher of the year winners, while another larger mural will brighten up the school’s cafeteria, according to parent teacher organization member Courtney Bloomgren. Framed photos […]

Two new members appointed to Oxford school board

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the special meeting on July 8, the Oxford Board of Education appointed two new members to the board. Of the 10 candidates that applied, five were chosen for interviews and three were present to be interviewed. Michael Aldred was appointed to board vacancy A, which […]