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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]