Oxford Schools is looking into submitting a bid as part of a Michigan Department of Corrections pilot program, which could lead to the district providing virtual education to the state’s inmates. The pilot program is meant to deliver a high school curriculum virtually to a total of 400 inmates spread across three prisons around the […]
Today, children spend a tremendous amount of time with various electronic devices including televisions, computers, tablets, video games and cell phones. As they become more intertwined with these devices, many worry that they may lose touch with one of life’s most beautiful gifts: nature. A $1,000 donation to Oxford Schools from Seven Ponds Nature Center […]
It’s about to be even easier for students and staff at Oxford’s elementary and middle schools to feel the numerous health benefits of drinking water throughout the day rather than sugary drinks. Oxford Schools will be receiving 18 water bottle refill stations through Oakland County, thanks to a recently launched program by the Board of […]
Fifth-year Oxford Schools Early College (OSEC) student Lauren Miller, along with a group of elementary students, are turning a Lakeville Elementary hallway into an avenue of literature by painting the 83 lockers found in the fifth-grade hallway to look like the spines of popular books. Miller’s four volunteer assistants are Lakeville fourth-graders Olivia Bristow, Kaitlyn […]
An international student from India got a glimpse into the inner workings of local government last week. Rajat Kadian, a senior at Oxford High School, shadowed Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn. Dunn explained to him how township government works, the services it provides, his role in it as an elected official and its relationship to […]
The Winterfest game led to a tough 54-37 loss to Avondale for the Wildcat varsity basketball game. Leading the Cats was junior Michael Raisch who scored 16 points. Sophomore Trey Townsend was next in scoring with eight points. Junior Nolan Hiler had a great defensive effort and provided many hustle plays. Despite Oxford’s loss, the […]
The Oxford School district has once again selected its best and brightest staff to serve as nominees for the Oakland Schools Teacher of the Year award. Each of the 28 school districts in the county selects three teachers at the high school, middle school and elementary levels to be nominees for county Teacher of the […]
Last week, Lakeville Elementary students participated in the school’s annual Jump Rope for Heart, a fund-raiser for the American Heart Association. “So far, our kids have raised $8,565 online and that’s not counting the stack of envelopes that have been handed in, which, historically, have added another $2,000,” wrote Lakeville Secretary Donna Burton in an […]
Name: Kylie Vittetoe Parents: Tom and Lynn Vittetoe GPA: 4.104 Favorite subject: Calculus Plans after graduation: To attend a 4 year university and obtain a degree in chemical engineering Extracurricular activities: Pit Orchestra, Marching Band, Spanish Club, SADD Club, National Honor Society, Film Society Outside interests or hobbies: Playing the violin and hanging out with […]
All dressed up for her classroom party, Daniel Axford Elementary first-grader Frida Ibarra creates a secret Valentine for someone in her class. Photo by CJC.