United States History Geography (USHG) students at Oxford High School heard tales of triumph and sorrow straight from the mouths of American heroes last Monday. Twelve local Vietnam-era veterans spent the day giving students first-hand accounts of their military experiences, their time overseas and their military training. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Reserve Deputy Bruce Mack served as a special guest reader last week at Clear Lake Elementary School. He visited the classrooms of second-grade teachers Jennifer Clemens, Stacy MacDonald and Kristina Boyd. Mack’s book of choice was “Officer Buckle and Gloria,” a 1995 children’s story written by Peggy Rathmann. It tells the tale […]
Oxford High School (OHS) senior Hannah Vachon made her commitment to college sports official during a March 16 letter of intent signing ceremony. Vachon signed to play softball for the University of St. Francis located in Joliet, Illinois. Vachon has played on the OHS varsity softball team since her freshman year and is now looking […]
There’s no better time for young students to tackle the challenges of reading than today. That was the message that National Football League (NFL) player Zach Line, who’s with the New Orleans Saints, tried to convey to students as he visited Oxford Community Schools March 19 for March is Reading Month. Line, a 2008 Oxford […]
Servicing brakes can be a complicated, messy and difficult task. So many parts to fit together, so many things to remember, so many things that can go wrong. But the Auto Tech I students at Oxford High School make it look so easy. Last week, 25 of these budding young mechanics participated in the auto […]
Lakeville Elementary students entertained their families and friends Friday night during the school’s annual talent show.
OHS student Dalton Myers holds up a photo of one of the victims of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman High School in Parkland, Florida shooting. Behind him are (from left) Alyssa Donovan, Sophia Miller and Lauren Geyer. Photo by Elise Shire. Hordes of students from schools across the state – and around the […]
Max Pinkos, 5, of Oxford, places his car on the racetrack during the Pinewood Derby held Saturday afternoon at Oxford Free Methodist Church. For more photos, read “Derby Day.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Lakeville Elementary fifth-grade teacher Ryan Wasmund was recently selected by Oakland Schools to receive its 2018 Oakland County Outstanding Elementary School Teacher of the Year award. The Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards are presented annually to honor teachers in Oakland County who have achieved, through their effort and example, the highest standards […]
Oxford High School will be presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, March 25 in the OHS Performing Arts Center. More than 100 OHS students have been involved in the production of the musical since January. Bringing a contemporary take to the classic tale of Cinderella, this musical tells the story of […]