Oxford Community Schools

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!

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.

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

Dear OCS Families and Staff,

We are currently looking to hire dedicated Paraprofessionals to join our team, and if you want a highly rewarding career serving students, we want you!

What is a Paraprofessional?
If you aren't familiar with the role, paraprofessionals (often called paras or teacher's aides) work directly in our classrooms to provide vital instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students who need an extra helping hand.

This is profoundly powerful work. As a paraprofessional, you are a steady presence, the encourager, and the breakthrough moment for a child who might otherwise struggle. You have the unique power to turn a student's frustration into confidence.

Why Join Our Team?
We deeply value our paraprofessionals and recognize that they are critical to the foundation of our educational community. We want them to thrive.

Worthwhile Training: We have an incredible professional development plan mapped out for the upcoming school year. You will receive meaningful, hands-on training to ensure you feel confident and fully equipped.

Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer competitive wages ranging from $17.20 to $21.77 per hour, a comprehensive benefits package, paid sick days, and paid holidays.

This is demanding, deeply needed, and immensely rewarding work. If you want to support students and want a schedule that aligns perfectly with the school calendar, this is the place for you.

How You Can Help?
If you are interested, or if you have a child, neighbor, or friend who you think would be a perfect fit, please share this email with them!

Ready to apply? Click here.

Thank you for always supporting our schools, our staff, and most importantly our wonderful students. We can't wait to welcome some familiar faces to our team next year!

Our current operating millage expires at the end of this year. This upcoming vote will help ensure the district can operate without any gaps or disruptions for our schools. Without the operating millage, the district would have to cut $7 million each year until it's passed.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.

Hello OCS Families & Community Members,

The August 4 election will be here before we know it.  Oxford Community Schools has an important Operating Millage proposal on the ballot. Below are some helpful links to ensure you’re ready to vote:

• Check Voter Registration Status

• Register to Vote Online

• Request an Absentee Ballot

Visit the Oxford Community Schools Operating Millage Information Webpage for election resources, important dates, FAQs, and helpful links.

You’re also invited to join us for Coffee & Conversation tomorrow, Thursday, 6/18 from 9:00–10:00 a.m. at the Seymour Lake Park Senior Activity Center (2795 Seymour Lake Rd.). This is an opportunity to learn more about the millage and ask questions in an informal setting.

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools

Hope to see you there tomorrow!

Please join members of the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education and district administration for coffee and conversation tomorrow at the Senior Activities Center. Feel free to come with questions around the upcoming operating millage, general questions about the district, or just to visit and meet members of the district's leadership team.

Date: Thursday, 6/18/26
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Seymour Lake Park (Senior Activities Center)
Address: 2795 Seymour Lake Rd. Oxford, MI 48371

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 Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.