20 positions reduced across the district By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the regular meeting on May 28, interim Superintendent Dr. Vickie Markavich gave an update on the five-year projected budget to the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education. Previously, the district had forecast a cumulative deficit of over $5 million […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the regular meeting on May 26, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a proposal for transitioning to the Raptor Emergency and Visitor Management Program. “We are going to be using Raptor to house all of our threat assessment, suicide risk […]
Wildcats fall to Bobcats in championship game By Jim Newell Managing Editor GRAND BLANC — Through six-and-a-half innings on Saturday, the Oxford varsity baseball team played like district champs. Unfortunately, it was only the district semifinals. Oxford defeated the Clarkston Wolves 6-1 on Saturday in the MHSAA District 31 baseball semifinals at Grand Blanc High […]
Three second-grade classes from Clear Lake Elementary visited Oxford Twp. Hall on Thursday to learn about local government and the role they will play as citizens. The visit included hands-on activities to teach them about the treasurer’s office, clerk’s office and building department. (Left) Students cast their votes for their candidate, either Dobby the elf […]
Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat The Oxford High School Class of 2024 have turned their tassels and are ready to embark on a journey to find their passions and leave their marks on the world. Nearly 400 seniors graduated from OHS during commencement ceremonies on May 16 at Pine Knob, with their family, fellow […]
Oxford — Earlier this year, Genisys Credit Union and the Oxford Chamber of Commerce offered their Oxford High School (OHS) Community Pride Scholarship to the OHS Class of 2024. On May 13, at the OHS Senior Awards Ceremony, four graduates were each awarded $1,000 scholarships; Heidi Allen, Lorelei Spurgeon, Ellie Gieselman and Sean Wilson. As […]
Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat By Jim Newell Managing Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Oxford High School Class of 2024 have turned their tassels and are ready to embark on a journey to find their passions and leave their marks on the world. Nearly 400 seniors graduated from OHS during commencement ceremonies on May […]
OXFORD — Oxford Boys Varsity Lacrosse hosted their last pair of home games and split the games with their foes. The Wildcats finished last week with a 15-4 win over Davison on Friday, and lost to Stoney Creek on Thursday, 12-5. Oxford (9-6) opened the week against Royal Oak. They head to Birmingham Seaholm on […]
The Oxford varsity baseball team’s inaugural Teacher Appreciation game on Wednesday, May 8 gave the players an opportunity to honor Oxford Community School District teachers whose dedication has made a lasting impact on their students. In a special ceremony prior to the game, players paid tribute to 18 hardworking teachers who “made a memorable impact” […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education meeting on April 23, Oxford Elementary Principal Jeff Brown presented on their current Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) work and what they plan to do next school year for the current student absentee rates. “This is nation-wide […]