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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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.
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. […]
Oxford’s student musicians rocked the house during the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 3 Festival held March 2-3 at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. “We did very, very, very good,” said OHS Band Director Jim Gibbons. The OHS wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert band and symphony orchestra all received straight 1’s […]
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 […]