Please see the latest update regarding the OEIC building for the upcoming holiday weekend. Have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend!
4 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
OEIC will be closed Friday July 3rd and Monday July 6th. Normal Building operations will resume on Tuesday, July 7th.

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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.

5 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
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The Summer Math Program kicked off at Daniel Axford last Wednesday! ☀️

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
9 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Summer Math Program DA
Summer Math Program DA
DA Summer Math Program
DA Summer Math Program

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

10 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Image depicting a cartoon wildcat in a redcoat in a dunk tank
The structure of Michigan’s school funding system is set at the state level. This vote is about local funding within that system for Oxford's students, staff, and schools.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
11 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Is this vote about changing Michigan's school funding system? No, it's about funding Oxford's schools within the current system.
Make a difference every day and join the OCS team!

We are looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team as Paraprofessionals and help support our students throughout the school year.

Paraprofessionals play a vital role in our classrooms by providing instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students who need an extra helping hand. They are encouragers, role models, and trusted members of our school community who help students build confidence and reach their goals.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a lasting impact, we would love to have you join our team!

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this opportunity with them!

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/52cstc9f
12 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
We Are Hiring Paraprofessionals

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!

12 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
We love opportunities for our Wildcats to learn beyond the classroom! 🍕 Thank you to Sick Pizza for welcoming our students and providing a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn more about one of the many great businesses in our community!

#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
12 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Sick Pizza Tour
Sick Pizza Tour

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.

12 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
When does the current operating millage expire? At the end of 2026.
Approving this millage will not create bonus money or an added surplus on top of what we already have budgeted to spend. The operating millage is already part of our core, everyday school budget to keep things running smoothly.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
13 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Is this "extra" funding above the current budget? No. The operating millage is part of the district's budget.
This is not an Oxford-specific proposal. Every public school district in Michigan relies on an operating millage to secure its per-pupil funding. It has been a standard piece of how the state requires local communities to support public education since 1994.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
16 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
How many school districts in MI have an operating millage? Every single one.

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:

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

18 days ago, 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

18 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Conversation Over Coffee graphic - text states: An opportunity for informal conversation with Oxford Schools Board of Education Members and Superintendent, Dr. Tonya Milligan
While the exact amount varies each year, this millage generally brings in about $7 million in annual revenue for our school district. That is critical funding that helps keep our district running every day.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
18 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
How much funding does the millage provide? Approximately $7 million each year.

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.

19 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
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A "yes" vote on this millage will not raise property taxes on your home or primary residence. This millage only applies to non-homestead properties like commercial/rental properties, and second homes.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
20 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Will it raise taxes on my home? No. There will be no tax increase on a primary residence.
This is not a brand new tax for our local businesses who are already paying an operating millage right now. This proposal would restore the full 18 mill operating millage last passed by Oxford voters in 2016 (from the current rate of 17.3155 mills) and renew it for ten more years.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
23 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Will this create a new tax? No. Local businesses are already paying an operating millage.
An operating millage and a bond are very different things. Bonds are used to fund big capital projects like constructing or renovating buildings. Operating millages pay for the routine, daily costs inside those buildings like utility bills, staff, and learning supplies.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
24 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Is this the same as a bond? No, bonds typically fund larger projects or new buildings; this is for daily expenses.

Did you know the state does not provide all of a school district's base funding?

This short video explains the statewide school funding formula, where districts receive a portion of their funding through an operating millage.
https://youtu.be/QGguOxEmJlQ


To learn more, visit our millage information page at oxfordschools.org/millage.

25 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Oxford Community Schools uses this millage money to cover our everyday basic operating expenses across the entire school district. It pays for critical day-to-day things like running school buses, keeping the classroom lights on, paying our staff, and buying student supplies.

To learn more about the August 4th Operating Millage proposal, visit our website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
25 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
What does this millage fund? Everyday expenses like transportation, staffing, utilities, supplies, etc.