Dear Oxford Families,
We are excited to welcome our Wildcats back for the 2026-27 school year! As we prepare for the start of school, please review the important information and upcoming dates below. We have also attached our Welcome Back Wildcats Flyer with additional back-to-school events and information for each building.
Please complete these items as soon as possible:
Complete the Annual Information Update in PowerSchool: Please login to PowerSchool to complete the required forms as soon as possible. Check your email from yesterday for additional information on this process.
Complete the Education & Nutrition Benefits Application: While the state is funding free breakfast and lunch for all students, we strongly encourage every family to complete the application. The information helps determine eligibility for various supports and funding that benefit both families and our schools.
Important Back-to-School Dates:
August 21: Elementary homeroom assignments are expected to be emailed to families.
August 21: Bus stop information, including times and locations, is expected to be emailed to families and will also be available in PowerSchool.
August 26 at noon: First day for Oxford Virtual Academy students.
August 27: First day of school for students in our in-person, Oxford buildings.
Families can expect to begin receiving updates, newsletters and other important information from their child's school building soon. Please check your spam or junk email folder if you are not receiving communications. Completing your Annual Information Update will also help ensure we have your current contact information.
Our administrative assistants returned to our school buildings yesterday and are working through requests that have come in over the summer. We appreciate your patience as they work to respond to families and prepare for the start of the school year.
For additional back-to-school information, including school supply lists, staff directories, calendars and more, visit oxfordschools.org or download the Oxford Community Schools mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
We look forward to a great start to the new school year!
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Oxford Community Schools Families,
To help us ensure you receive important school and district information, it's time for one parent or guardian for each student to complete the 2026-27 Annual Information Update.
Your information is used to:
Keep phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contacts current
Ensure we can quickly reach you in an emergency
Provide access to important forms, notices and school information
Review and acknowledge required policies, including the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
Step 1: Login to Your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account
Go to: oxford.powerschool.com/public and login with the credentials you previously created.
Step 2: Complete the Annual Information Update
Please complete all required forms for each student.
Form 1: Student Contact Information
Update emergency contacts and general contact information.
All students must have at least three contacts listed (Parent/Guardian and at least one additional person).
Form 2: Student Health History
Provide or confirm current health and medical information for your student.
Form 3: District and Student Policy Updates
Review and acknowledge important policy updates for the new school year.
Note: only one parent or guardian can submit the Annual Information Update.
For questions or assistance, please contact your school's main office or Barb Massie (barbara.massie@oxfordschools.org).
Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools
For those attending the meeting in person, the meeting location is at Oxford Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
For those attending the meeting in person, the meeting location is at Oxford Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
To celebrate the end of the program, students turned in the money they had earned throughout the summer and used it to purchase items for their very own math kits. One student even took their learning a step further by designing a board game to play with their family centered on the concept of time!
A big thank-you to all of the families who joined us throughout the summer!
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
Be sure to mark your calendars for these important back-to-school events and key dates as we kick off another exciting year together.
We can't wait to see our students, families, and staff back in our buildings soon!
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education currently has a vacancy due to a resignation. If you are interested in applying to be considered for an appointment to finish this term, please follow the instructions outlined in the Public Notice on the Board of Education Webpage - https://www.oxfordschools.org/boe.
The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026.
Please see below for a message from Superintendent Dr. Tonya Milligan.
We also want to make you aware that The Oakland Press is expected to print a story tomorrow with an inaccurate headline indicating that our millage proposal passed. Based on the information available to the district at this time, that headline is incorrect. The Oakland Press has shared that they plan to publish a correction on Friday. We apologize for any confusion this may cause.
Dear Oxford Community,
Early this morning, the unofficial combined election results from Oakland and Lapeer counties showed that our Operating Millage Replacement Proposal was not approved by voters. Because Oxford Community Schools includes voters in both counties, the combined results determine the outcome.
While these results are still unofficial, this is disappointing news for Oxford Community Schools. We are grateful to everyone who took the time to participate in the election and to the many community members who engaged with this process.
This proposal was intended to preserve funding that supports the daily operation of our schools and the educational opportunities we provide for our students. Although the impact is not immediate, this outcome requires the district to begin planning for the potential loss of approximately $7 million in annual operating revenue. We approach those conversations with great care because every decision we make is guided by a single question: what is best for our students and the staff members who serve them each day?
Should the current results stand, there will not be an impact on our schools or our employees this school year. The district administration and Board of Education will consider necessary budget adjustments for the 2027-28 school year. In addition, an operating millage proposal will be placed before voters again this November. We remain committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed throughout that process.
Our mission has not changed. We will continue to provide a supportive, safe, and opportunity-rich educational experience while doing everything we can to support our students and our staff.
Thank you for your continued partnership with Oxford Community Schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tonya Milligan
Superintendent
Tomorrow is Election Day.
Oxford residents, voting precincts were changed this year. To be prepared before tomorrow, please use the tools on this page to ensure you’re headed to the correct polling place. It may be different than the place you voted in November.
If you haven’t already voted, you can drop off your absentee ballot or vote in-person tomorrow. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Local elections are often decided by a small number of votes, and every vote helps shape the future of our community.
Helpful Resources
OCS Operating Millage: https://www.oxfordschools.org/o/ocs/page/millage
Voter and Ballot Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage information: https://oaklandenhancementmillage.com/
Thank you for staying informed and participating in the election!
Election Day is just a few days away.
If you haven’t voted yet, early in-person voting continues this weekend.
For Oxford and Addison Township voters, the location for early in-person voting is the Orion Township Recreation Center at 3800 Baldwin Rd, Orion Township, MI 48359. The hours for early voting are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every day except for July 30 (voting hours on July 30 are 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.).
If you don’t vote early, please take a minute to decide when and where you’ll vote to ensure you’re ready on Election Day, August 4.
Helpful Resources
OCS Operating Millage: https://www.oxfordschools.org/o/ocs/page/millage
Voter and Ballot Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage information: https://oaklandenhancementmillage.com/
Thank you for taking part in your community by voting!
For those attending the meeting in person, the meeting location is at Oxford Elementary School. This business board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Election Update - What You’ll See on Your Ballot
As you prepare to vote in the August 4 election, please be aware that you'll see two separate school-related funding proposals on your ballot. While both would provide funding to Oxford Community Schools if approved, they are different proposals that serve different purposes.
Oxford Community Schools Non-Homestead Operating Millage
Does not increase taxes on primary residences
Supports day-to-day school operations
Restores the current operating millage to 18 mills on non-homestead property and renews for ten years
Operating millages have been part of Michigan’s school funding system since Proposal A in 1994.
Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage
Applies to all taxable property in Oakland County, including primary residences
Funding would be distributed countywide to public schools based on student enrollment.
Oxford Community Schools would receive more funding than taxpayers in our district boundaries would contribute.
These are two separate ballot questions, and voters may vote on each proposal independently.
Helpful Resources
OCS Operating Millage: https://www.oxfordschools.org/o/ocs/page/millage
Voter and Ballot Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage information: https://oaklandenhancementmillage.com/
OCS Non-Homestead Operating Millage Ballot Language
Thank you for staying informed and participating in your community!
Oxford Community Schools
With the help of fellow Oxford High School students and Daniel Axford alumni, Troop 366 leaders, family members, and friends, Parker spent the day installing a sensory path after fundraising for the materials needed to bring the project to life.
"This project is close to my heart because I attended this school when I was younger, and I want to help kids with disabilities feel more comfortable and supported in their environment," Parker shared.
Thank you, Parker, and everyone who helped bring this project to life. Your hard work will make a lasting impact on Daniel Axford!
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
Election Update - Early Voting Begins Saturday
The August 4 Election Day is less than two weeks away, and there are a few important voting reminders to keep in mind.
Absentee Ballots
If you requested an absentee ballot and haven't returned it yet, it's too late to rely on the mail to ensure your ballot is received on time. Return it in-person to your local clerk's office or an approved ballot drop box. Absentee ballots can be turned in anytime through the close of polls on August 4.
Early In-Person Voting
If you haven't voted yet and prefer to vote before Election Day, early in-person voting begins this Saturday, July 25, and runs through August 2. For Oxford and Addison Township voters, the location for early in-person voting is the Orion Township Recreation Center at 3800 Baldwin Rd, Orion Township, MI 48359. The hours for early voting are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every day except for July 30 (voting hours on July 30 are 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.).
Helpful Resources
- OCS Operating Millage: https://www.oxfordschools.org/o/ocs/page/millage
- Voter and Ballot Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
Thank you for staying informed and participating in your community!
Spots are filling quickly for the 2026–2027 school year! Families can still enroll in our 5-day Pre-K program at Leonard Elementary or our 4-day Pre-K program at Clear Lake Elementary.
Give your child a great start and enroll today: https://oxfordschools.ce.eleyo.com/
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
We are excited to share the Summer Food Program menu with our community! Our summer feeding program is open to the public, and all are welcome to participate. This program provides free meals throughout the summer months and is a great opportunity for families to enjoy nutritious breakfast and lunch options while school is out.
Meals will be available at the following locations:
Lakeville Elementary
Oxford Elementary
Daily Meal Schedule:Breakfast: 8:00–9:30a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–12:30p.m.
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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 Oxford Middle School. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Students started the program by building their number sense through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. They created their own “wallets” to collect money they earn throughout the program, which they’ll use at the final session to shop for items to build their own math kits!
This week, students made their own dominoes and designed 10-dot books to take home and continue practicing math skills.
The program meets Wednesdays from 10–11 a.m. Please note, there will be no session on July 1 due to the holiday. We can’t wait to see everyone next week!
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
Looking for a fun way to support a community project? Make plans to attend the Chamber of Commerce "Dunk a Redcoat" fundraiser event tomorrow (6/26)!
💧 Dr. Tonya Milligan, Superintendent, will be in the dunk tank at 6 p.m.
💧 Amanda McDonough, Board President, will take her turn at 7 p.m.
Learn more about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2667145703679853
