OES runs for fun and funds
Oxford Elementary students participated in their annual Fun Run event on Oct. 4 to raise money for the school. For more photos, pick up a copy of the Oxford Leader for $1.
Students above state average in all test subjects, below county average in a few
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer The Oxford School Board has reason to celebrate. At the Sept. 24 board meeting, Ken Weaver, deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction, informed board members of the most recent scores from the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) and Michigan Merit Exam (MME). Based on the scores, Oxford […]
Hoofing it
Lakeville Elementary students, staff and parents celebrated International Walk to School Day on Sept. 25 by walking along Lakeville Rd., from the entrance to the Oxford Lakes subdivision to the front doors of their school. It was a beautiful morning for a relaxing stroll and some good exercise. For more photos, pick up a copy […]
District to add safety kits, mobile panic buttons
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Oxford students will soon be seeing an addition to each of their classrooms in the form of a wall mounted safety kit. At the Sept. 10 board of education meeting, officials voted to accept a bid by PrePlanLive, giving the local company the task of installing these safety kits […]
Color Run looks to raise green
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Look out, Oxford, this town is about to get a colorful makeover. Oxford Middle School is preparing to host its Second Annual Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the OMS track starting at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to run, or walk, this vibrant 5k event at 1420 […]
School bus drivers practice safety on simulators
They looked and felt like giant video games, but the virtual scenarios they created for drivers could mean the difference between life and death on the real road. Over a three-day period last week, 41 bus drivers, mechanics and monitors from the Oxford school district participated in a simulator program conducted by the Michigan Center […]
School board OKs contract for canines
What has four legs and a nose that can smell trouble? The newest addition to Oxford Community Schools’ security team. Last week, the board of education voted 6-0 to approve a $25,200 dog handler agreement with Oxford Township that begins Aug. 1 and expires on July 31, 2020. Trustee Mary Hanser was absent. Under it, […]
Window film approved for schools’ main entrances
State grant covering 75 percent of cost Windows and doors at Oxford schools will receive an added layer of protection designed to help create a safer and more energy-efficient environment. Last week, the board of education voted 6-0 to purchase almost 5,300 square feet of 3M security window film from the Auburn-Hills-based Michigan Glass Coatings […]
OHS grad helps build house as part of construction class
Accomplishments in high school usually take the form of academic honors, varsity letters, trophies and memorable stage performances. But when Jerome Roberson looks back at his high school years, he’ll be able to say he did something truly unique for a teenager – he helped build a house. Roberson, a 2019 Oxford High School graduate […]
Oxford Elementary support staff retires together
Oxford Elementary School is losing its entire support staff. But don’t worry, there are no budget cuts or pink slips involved. They’re all leaving of their own accord. Secretary Donna Weis, Media Paraprofessional Maureen Kiplinger and Special Education Paraprofessional Peggy Kay are retiring. It’s a bittersweet time for these three women as they’re excited to […]