The Tornado Warning has ended and the Shelter status has been lifted. Elementary bus routes will begin departing schools as soon as students are safely on board. Please expect delayed drop-off times this afternoon for elementary bus riders. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Oxford Schools Families,
We are currently in a "Shelter" status again districtwide due to a Tornado Warning in our area.
Student Status: Elementary students who are still in our buildings are in designated safe areas and are under the supervision of staff.
Dismissal: Dismissal will be delayed due to the weather conditions and shelter status.
Action: Please do not travel to the school to pick up your child while the shelter is in place. It is safer for you and your child to remain in your current safe location.
Next Steps: We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as soon as we are able to do so.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Oxford Schools Families,
Due to the potential for additional severe weather this afternoon, all after-school activities at Oxford Middle School are cancelled today.
At this time:
Oxford High School football game: Still scheduled to be played as planned.
OHS Tennis and Golf: Cancelled.
Other OHS sports and activities: High school coaches and advisors will communicate directly with students and families regarding any changes.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Oxford Schools Families,
The Shelter status for all district buildings has been officially lifted, and all facilities have returned to normal operations.
Due to the timing of additional severe weather expected this afternoon, our secondary buildings will dismiss early today:
Oxford Middle School:
1:00 p.m.
Oxford Bridges High School:
1:00 p.m.
Oxford High School:
1:30 p.m.
Elementary schools will remain on their regular dismissal and bussing schedules.
Our students and staff did a fantastic job following our Standard Response Protocol quickly, calmly, and safely today.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to keep our school community safe.
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Oxford Schools Families,
We are currently in a "Shelter" status districtwide due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (70+ mph winds). What this means: SHELTER is called when personal protection is necessary due to environmental conditions or severe weather. Students and staff move to designated safe areas and follow specific safety strategies.
Situation: We are currently responding to Severe Weather in our area.
Student Status: All students are in designated safe areas within the building and are under the supervision of staff.
Action: Do not travel to the school. During severe weather, it is safer for you and your child to remain in your current safe location.
Next Steps: We will continue to monitor the situation and will notify you as soon as the hazard has passed and the "All Clear" is given.
Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools
A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success. OVA is ready for an amazing school year!
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
We kicked off the school year with our annual Staff Welcome Back!
The morning began with a delicious breakfast, a fun photo booth, and an amazing performance from our jazz band.
During the ceremony, we celebrated the accomplishments of the past year, looked ahead to our goals for the new school year, and reflected on this year’s theme, “Small Moments, Big Impacts.”
We were honored to welcome back Alex Delafuente, a member of Oxford’s Class of 2026, who shared his experience as a Wildcat and spoke about the people, experiences, and small moments that have shaped who he is today.
We wrapped up the morning with an exciting performance from our marching band as we officially kicked off another amazing year together!
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
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Help connect our students with their future!
Our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs are looking for industry professionals, local businesses, organizations, and community partners who are willing to share their experience and expertise with the next generation.
We’re currently seeking:
- Guest speakers who can share their careers, industries, education, and career paths
- Field trip and workplace tour opportunities that allow students to see careers and workplaces in action
- Community and industry connections that can help students explore their interests and envision what their futures could look like
Our CTE programs include:
🚗 Automotive Technology
🤖 Mechatronics
💻 Computer Programming
📣 Marketing
🩺 Health Sciences
🎥 Radio, Television & Broadcasting
💼 Business Administration & Management
💰 Finance
If you, your business, or someone you know could provide a guest speaker, workplace tour, field trip, demonstration, job shadow, or other real-world learning opportunity, we would love to connect!
Contact Lisa Butts: Lisa.Butts@oxfordschools.org
We couldn’t be more excited to have each and every one of you back as we kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats
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.
Good Evening Oxford Schools Families!
We’ve heard from many of you that there are too many different apps, emails, and places to check for information from school. We’re writing to make you aware of a change we’re making to how we communicate with families and hopefully help simplify things. This year, we’re working to bring more communication together in one place.
This week, we’ll begin launching Rooms, a new communication tool built into the Oxford Community Schools app. Rooms will allow families to receive messages and communicate with teachers, and other school staff through one system.
✅ What you need to do now:
If you haven’t already, please Download the Oxford Community Schools app on your phone. This will be the easiest way to access Rooms once it goes live. You can also customize your notification preferences and choose how you want to receive messages, including through the app, text, and email.
This will be a transition, but starting this school year, Rooms will become our primary method of digital communication between teachers, staff, students, and families. You will also continue to receive communications from school buildings and the district with important news, announcements, school cancellations, etc.
We know it will take a little time to get used to a new system, but we hope bringing more of our communication into one place will make things easier for families.
Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools
OELC Summer Camp turned fun into a fundraiser and raised more than $2,000 for Leader Dogs for the Blind! 👏 Through a FunD Run and a two-day car wash, our campers worked hard to make a meaningful impact!
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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!
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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.