Oxford Community Schools

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Save the date! This year’s Parent Education Fair is on November 1st. There will be engaging breakout sessions, interactive Q&As, and complimentary childcare and food. This year’s keynote will feature Judy Malinowski, a favorite at last year’s event, who will dive into the topic of phone-based vs. play-based childhood and its impact on our kids. More details and RSVP information will be provided soon. We hope to see you there!

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Dear Wildcat Families:

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope your summer has been restful and filled with great memories. As we prepare for a strong start to the 2025–2026 academic year, we are excited to once again gather as a community to support our students both in the classroom and beyond, including under the Friday night lights!

Oxford High School’s football games have long been a point of pride and tradition in our community. To ensure this experience continues to be safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all, we are implementing a few important changes this season. These updates are based on feedback from families, staff, and public safety partners, and align with best practices being adopted across the region.

Updates and Reminders for the 2025-2026 School Year:

• No Re-Entry to the Stadium.

• All Oxford High School students must have a school ID for entry. Showing PowerSchool schedule is allowed.

• Expect to go through the Evolv weapons detection system for entry.

• Students: No bags of any kind will be allowed for students.

• No outside footballs or sporting equipment.

• Middle School and Elementary aged children are to be accompanied, supervised by, and in the vicinity of an adult.

  • Our ticket workers will not allow unsupervised students to enter into the stadium.

  • If there are issues with accompanied students gathering and causing unsafe issues, parents will be contacted and the students will be barred for the rest of the season.

• Adults: No backpacks or large bags. Small purses, diaper bags, and medical bags are permissible and are subject to search.

• No outside food or beverages are allowed into the stadium. This includes empty or filled bottles, cups, thermos containers, coolers, mugs, etc.

• Oxford Community Schools prohibits the possession and/or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and weapons while on school property and at any district related event. Please see Policies 3102.01 and 3408.01 for more information.

• Alcohol is strictly prohibited; anyone who attempts to bring alcohol and/or is visibly under the influence of any substance will be removed for the rest of the season.

• All school rules and district policies are in effect and will be enforced for this event.

We remain committed to providing our students, families, and community members with an enjoyable game-day experience that reflects the values of Oxford Community Schools. Your partnership is key in making that possible. Should there be anything we can do to assist you or your student, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Let’s have a safe, spirited, and successful season. Go Wildcats!

Sincerely,

Tony DeMare, Athletic Director, Oxford Community Schools
Brad Bigelow, Principal, Oxford High School

Our fall Meet the Teams Night at OHS was amazing! Thank you to Judah Brady (That Oxford Photographer) for capturing these special moments from the event.

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The senior girls have a long standing tradition of gathering the night before school starts to bond and make memories leading up to their final year of high school. During this event, the girls decorated bandanas for Friday night football games, set goals for themselves for the year, chalked the walkway for all incoming students to see on their first day, and ended the night with the tradition of painting the rock. This year, they also created unique signs, each one capturing the excitement for the amazing year ahead. After all their hard work as students, they were welcomed by a perfect sunrise, marking the beginning of an unforgettable senior year for the Class of 2026!

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Welcome back, Wildcats! Seeing your smiles and excitement on the first day of the 2025-26 school year was the best way to kick things off. We’re ready for a year of learning, fun, and cheering you on as you achieve great things!

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Click here for some important District Updates as we head into the new school year!

Dear Elementary Families, 

I hope this finds you doing well and ready for a great school year! I know your children are eagerly anticipating the start of school and even more, eagerly waiting to hear who their classroom teacher will be for the 2025-2026 school year! 

Many of you have heard from your building principals that you can expect classroom and teacher placement on August 14, 2025. That was our original plan across all five elementary buildings.

However, due to many late or pending enrollments, we are asking for a little more time to carefully consider class lists and try to ensure more balanced classes. Therefore, we will delay sending out class placements until Friday, August 15, 2025. You should receive notice from your home school by the end of the day Friday.

We greatly appreciate their patience as we are working diligently to prepare for our most important stakeholders- your children and our students! 

Sincerely, 
Anita Qonja-Collins

Anita R. Qonja-Collins
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
10 N. Washington Street
Oxford, MI 48371
248.969.5096