Cyber charter school contract OKed

At a March 13 board meeting, Oxford’s Board of Education unanimously approved the issuance of a charter school contract to Lighthouse Connections Academy to operate as a cyber charter school. If the contract is approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), a partnership would be created between the online learning provider Connections Education (a […]

Cheerleading coaches accused of bullying

During a recent board meeting, Oxford High School senior Leah Vandecar and her parents, Jeanne and Rick Vandecar, accused Former Head Cheer Coach Erynn Pauli and Head Cheer Coach Christie Desano of “bullying” Leah for the past two years. According to Rick Vandecar, he had spoken out against the coaches approximately two years ago at […]

Oxford Wildcat Academic Achiever

Name: Lila Haddan Parents: Amy and Ernie Haddan GPA: 4.13 Favorite subject: Biology Plans after graduation: College to study neurology Extracurricular activities: Varsity Basketball, NHS, Environmental Club Outside interests or hobbies: Reading, sewing, baking When I think of the future I’m: a neurological researcher How have you grown as an individual during your years at […]

Making elementary students better readers

There’s been a large amount of attention given to the K-3 reading programs in Michigan schools over the last several years. In 2015, the state put $80 million into districts across the state in an effort to improve early literacy. The following year, the state passed a third-grade reading law, which calls for the retention […]

OMS student creates app for robotics teams

Wiz kids from Oxford’s middle and high school robotics teams focus on making their bots the best they can be every year – and like everything else in the world, there’s an app for that. Andrew Haselton, an OMS eighth-grader, has created a mobile application which monitors the actions and results of their competitors’ robots. […]

Spring was in the fair!

There was still snow on the ground, but spring was in the air Friday evening as Daniel Axford Elementary and Oxford Elementary held their annual spring fair. Kids got to burn off all that cabin-fever energy as they went from game to game, having fun and winning prizes. From the gym and cafeteria to the […]

Oxford Wildcat Academic Achiever

Name: Vanessa Marie Pariso Parents: Cliff and Emelie Pariso GPA: 4.1 Favorite Subject: Calculus and chemistry Plans after Graduation: To attend Michigan State University to study biomedical engineering Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Tennis, Secretary of the National Honor Society, Bully Busters, Internship at the Addison Township Fire Department. Outside interests or hobbies: I enjoy spending time […]

Oxford’s Winterfest Court

Oxford High School’s 2018 Winterfest Court members included (from left) Kayla Hung, Tyler Szczepanski, Sydney Brzezinski, Alex Matsczak, Bridget Grabowski, Drew Skikiewicz, Sergio Borg, Trinity Munoz, Luke Swack (prince from Leonard Elementary), Luci Delano (princess from Lakeville Elementary), Dakota Birr, Lauren Sharpe, Sam Dunn, Tommy Day, Jenna Adema, Hayden Durant, Avery Carty and Josh Raya. […]

Faster! Try to keep up, sis!

Faster! Try to keep up, sis!

Oxford siblings Jackson (right) and Leila Nestorovski team up to play the Strike A Light game during Lakeville Fest Friday night. Jackson’s in fourth grade at Lakeville, while Leila’s in first grade. For more fun photos, please “Lakeville Fest simply the best!” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.  

Lakeville Fest simply the best!

Friday night was filled with fun and laughter as Lakeville Elementary School hosted its annual Lakeville Fest. Representatives from a variety of local businesses, government agencies and nonprofits provided students with a multitude of games, activities and educational experiences. The kids got to build things, show off their athleticism, test their minds and win prizes. […]

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