Fourth grade students at Oxford Elementary School participated in the Think! Energy program provided by DTE and Consumers Energy. Students learned ways to use energy and water more efficiently. Each student received a “Family Activity Guide and Take Action Kit,” which included items like door weather stripping, LED nightlights, and more.
Thank you to DTE and Consumers Energy for spending the morning with us!
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Good Evening, Oxford Families!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up, and we’d love your help recognizing our incredible Oxford Schools staff!
Please take a moment to share a message, and optionally a photo, to recognize a current teacher, counselor, bus driver, secretary, food service worker, administrator, paraprofessional, or other school staff member who has made a difference for your student. You’ll need to be logged in with a Google account to complete this Staff Appreciation Submission Form.
We’d love to receive submissions by Thursday, April 30, so we can begin sharing the following week. We can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to share every response we receive, but we will do our best to include as many messages as possible! We will select submissions throughout the week to feature on our district website and social media channels, and we’ll also send all the messages directly to the staff member being recognized. A photo of your student with the staff member is welcome but not required; any photo that helps personalize your message is great!
Have questions or want to submit outside the form? Send an email to socialmedia@oxfordschools.org and we'll help you out.
Another opportunity to spotlight our incredible teachers is through the Michigan Teacher Appreciation Video Project. Click the link for more information on how to get involved and share your message of appreciation!
Thanks for helping us show our team how much they’re appreciated!
Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools
Mrs. Miconi’s students at OES and DA schools celebrated Black History Month by learning about influential musicians who helped shape American music and culture. Through listening and discussion, they explored the lives and contributions of these artists and how their music inspired change and brought people together!
Here’s who they learned about and the activities they participated in:
Scott Joplin – Students performed a rhythmic cup game while listening to Maple Leaf Rag, experiencing the steady beat and energy of ragtime music.
Louis Armstrong – Students drew pictures showing what the world looks like through their eyes, inspired by Armstrong’s message of hope and perspective.
Bob Marley – Grades 3–5 wrote their own next line after One Love (“One Love, One Heart”), second grade created a kindness chain, and kindergarten students kept a steady beat with egg shakers.
Stevie Wonder – Students danced and moved to the joyful rhythms of Sir Duke 🎶
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Celebrating March is Reading Month with a fun twist in Mrs. Hulslander’s 4th grade classroom at OES! 📚 Mystery readers have been stopping by, and students love using clues to guess if the surprise guest might be their parent.
There are still a couple of weeks left... and many more mystery readers to come!
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On March 4, Oxford High School joined 11 other IB schools in Michigan and more than 300 IB students at the Lansing State Capitol to speak with state representatives about the importance of making the process for earning college credit for IB scores at postsecondary institutions more consistent. Students also had the opportunity to watch floor votes in both the Senate and the House of Representatives on the resolution. The day was a great success and a meaningful opportunity for students to have their voices heard and engage in civic advocacy!
Learn more in the IBDP Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/b8a45
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The Leadership Program at Oxford High School proudly delivered funds raised during Charity Week to Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) and House of Providence (HOP)! 💙
Thanks to the incredible support of our students and staff, we were able to donate $6,675 to each organization. From start to finish, our school community showed up in a big way, creating a week full of fun, energy, and purpose while supporting two amazing causes.
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OES hosted a March PBIS Celebration "Read-In" with a popcorn candy bar! Parent volunteers popped the popcorn and went around with candy toppings for students to mix into their popcorn for cozy reading time in their classrooms. 🍿📚
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We are proud to announce that Michelle Kussner, Developmental Kindergarten (DK), has been named Daniel Axford Elementary’s Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Kussner creates a classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. She fosters a strong love of school from the very beginning and builds meaningful relationships rooted in trust and genuine care.
Her communication is clear, consistent, and responsive, providing reassurance for families — especially those experiencing elementary school for the first time. Students look forward to coming to class each day, and she invests deeply in both their academic growth and emotional well-being. Through thoughtful lessons, engaging experiences, and a welcoming classroom community, she ensures every child feels valued and successful.
Mrs. Kussner’s dedication, professionalism, and heart for teaching truly reflect the very best of Daniel Axford Elementary.
Congratulations, Mrs. Kussner, on this well-deserved recognition! 💙💛
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Our Automotive Technology program at Oxford High School would like to give a huge shout-out and thank you to BorgWarner for their generous donation of an HVH 250 electric motor, transmission, and rotor/stator module. Because of generous contributions like this, our students are exposed to the latest technological advances in the automotive world!
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Congratulations to Dana Brewer, our Oxford High School Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Dana’s passion for teaching shines in both the classroom and the dance studio. Through creativity, inclusivity, and a commitment to helping every student grow, she creates a space where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. Dana’s impact goes far beyond the curriculum. She builds confidence, community, and a love for learning.
Both her students and colleagues describe Dana as a positive and welcoming presence who encourages others to take risks and try new things. Her leadership in the arts and dedication to building meaningful relationships help create a vibrant and supportive culture at Oxford High School!
Thank you, Dana, for the energy, care, and dedication you bring to our students and school every day. We are proud to celebrate you! 💙💛
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Our school board meeting on Tuesday included some special guest presenters! First grade authors from Mrs. Don’s class at Daniel Axford Elementary stopped by to share the nonfiction animal books they’ve been writing. Their illustrations and presentations were impressive, and it was fun for the board to hear directly from our young learners. Great job, Alex, Alieena, Gabe, Harmonee, and Nate! 🐾📚👏
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Dear OCS Community,
Bullying prevention starts with awareness, support, and working together. We invite you to join us for an upcoming parent workshop, Tackling Bullying Together, on Wednesday, March 18.
During this session, Dr. McDaniel-Muldoon will share practical tools and strategies to help families support their children and promote a positive, safe school experience.
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 6:30–7:45 PM
Location: Oxford Middle School
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yz434sm9
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
We hope you can join us for this important conversation and look forward to partnering with you to support our students.
You may see reports about an active law enforcement situation in West Bloomfield Township, approximately 30 miles south of Oxford. Authorities in that area have asked local schools and businesses in that area to shelter in place while they work to resolve the situation.
At this time, there is no threat to the safety of our students or staff, and all Oxford Community Schools buildings are operating as normal.
We remain in communication with local law enforcement and will continue monitoring the situation. If anything changes that would require one of our emergency response protocols, we will share that information with families.
Thank you for your continued support.
Oxford Community Schools
Congratulations to our Leonard Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Shannon Kage!
Mrs. Kage is the kind of teacher who makes everyone feel welcome the moment they walk into her classroom. Her room is warm, supportive, and filled with kindness, creating a space where every student feels included and valued. She has an incredible gift for meeting the diverse needs of her students and showing patience and understanding to every child she teaches.
Shannon is always looking for ways to grow as an educator. She seeks out professional development, tries new ideas in the classroom, and is always willing to share her knowledge and support fellow teachers. Even when challenges arise, she handles them with grace and continues to give her very best to her students.
Families and students alike know how deeply she cares. She goes above and beyond to make learning fun while making sure every child feels supported and loved. Her dedication and heart make a lasting impact on the children and families she serves.
Congratulations, Mrs. Kage, and thank you for the incredible difference you make every day! 💙💛
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Join us in celebrating Melanie Ganz from Oxford Early Learning Center as a 2026 Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Melanie is known for creating a warm, engaging classroom where young learners feel safe, valued, and excited to explore the world around them. Her dedication to early childhood education, strong relationships with families, and passion for helping every child grow make a lasting impact on our students and school community.
Through hands-on learning, creativity, and meaningful connections with her students, Melanie helps build the strong foundation that supports lifelong learning. We are proud to have her as part of the Oxford Community Schools family. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
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This year, five Lakeville students were selected to participate in the MAEA County Art Show, hosted at Detroit Country Day School! Congratulations to our talented artists for being recognized for their hard work and creativity. We are so proud to see their artistic talents showcased alongside other outstanding student artists from across the county! 🎨
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This evening’s board of education meeting will be live-streamed courtesy of OCTV and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@OCTVMichigan. For those attending the meeting in person, the meeting location is at Daniel Axford Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Ready, Set, Enroll! 🎒✏️
Oxford Community Schools is offering in-person enrollment help for families who need assistance completing the registration process. Stop by the OEIC Campus and our team will be happy to help guide you through enrollment and answer any questions.
📍 OEIC Campus — 775 W. Drahner
🕛 12–5 p.m.
🗓️ March 11 | June 10 | July 22 & 29
Be sure to bring the required documents listed.
Questions? Email barbara.massie@oxfordschools.org
For more information about enrollment, visit oxfordschools.org/enroll
Lakeville’s third graders had a blast on their field trip to Rollhaven Skating Rink! As part of their force and motion unit, students participated in a hands-on STEM presentation and reverse engineered a roller skate. They wrapped up the day with skating, pizza, games, and a spirited sing-along of the Oxford Fight Song on the bus. Go Wildcats!
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