Oxford Community Schools

Hello Oxford Community!

If you haven't already voted through early voting or an absentee ballot, there's still time today to make your voice heard. Polls are open until 8:00 p.m.

Oxford Community Schools has an operating millage proposal on today's ballot that helps fund our schools' critical operations. The proposal will not raise taxes on homeowners' primary residences.

Thank you for taking the time to participate in today's election.

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools

We are excited to welcome fans to Oxford High School’s first postseason football game since 2018! As a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) postseason event, this game will follow MHSAA admission and streaming policies. These policies will also apply to any additional home postseason games.

Please review the following information before attending:

**Admission Requirements**
- All spectators must purchase a ticket for entry, including Oxford Community Schools students and staff, senior citizens, and young children.
- All passes, student and staff IDs, and PowerSchool access are invalid for admission. Only tickets purchased through GoFan will be accepted.

**Ticket Purchasing**
- Purchase tickets in advance through GoFan.
- Fans with prepaid tickets may proceed directly to the general admission line.
- Fans purchasing tickets at the stadium must first visit the ticket booth before joining the general admission line.
- All ticket purchases must be made digitally using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit or debit card. Cash will not be accepted.

**Live Streaming**
The game will be streamed exclusively through the NFHS Network at NFHSNetwork.com.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we cheer on our Wildcats during postseason play. Go Wildcats!

Elementary students worked hard to provide high-quality feedback on each other’s writing! ✏️ They’re practicing skills that align with the Practice, Feedback, and Assessment pillar of our Instructional Vision.

We’re proud to see these skills in action!

#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

We had an extra special guest at OES this week!

As a class reward, Mrs. Harvey’s and Mr. Kussner’s students welcomed a visit from Ethan Glassman, pitcher for the Birmingham Beavers. Ethan signed autographs, joined the students for baseball at recess, and surprised one lucky student with an autographed, game-worn hat!

Thank you, Ethan, for making this day so memorable for our students! ⚾️💙

#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

Hello OCS Parents & Guardians,

Thank you for using Rooms to stay connected with your child’s teachers! We’re seeing a lot of communication happening between families and staff, and we appreciate your patience as we roll out this new platform across the district. As with any new tool, there’s an adjustment period, and we’re grateful for your flexibility as we all get comfortable with it.

As we continue using Rooms, we’d like to share a few helpful reminders to make communication work well for everyone, particularly if you're sending direct messages to teachers.

• Please allow up to 24 hours for a response during the school week. Teachers may respond sooner when they’re available, but they aren’t expected to reply immediately. They’re balancing classroom instruction, student needs, planning and many other responsibilities throughout the day.

• Please be mindful of school and work hours. Teachers are not expected to respond to messages during evenings, weekends or other times they are away from work. You may receive a response during their next available workday.

• Rooms is a school communication tool. Although messages may feel like texting, please remember that teachers are communicating in their professional roles. Keeping messages respectful and focused on your child’s education helps everyone work together.

• Some conversations are better handled another way. If a topic would be easier to discuss by phone or in person, a teacher may suggest another way to connect.

Getting started with Rooms

You can access Rooms through the Oxford Community Schools (OxfordGo) app or by logging in through the web version. Sign in using the email address or cell phone number associated with your parent/guardian account.

If you’ve tried logging in with your email address but haven’t been successful, try using your cell phone number instead. Some families have had success with this option.

Still having trouble accessing your account? Please contact the front office of your child’s school for assistance. Access issues are often related to the contact information we have on file in PowerSchool, and our school teams can help determine what needs to be updated.

We’re excited about the opportunities Rooms provides to strengthen communication between families and our schools. Thank you for your patience, understanding and partnership as we continue learning and improving together!

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools

Oxford Community Schools families,

Crews were able to repair the damaged fiber line, and internet connectivity to the district has been restored. We anticipate that school will take place as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14.

Tonight’s Board of Education meeting will also take place as planned at 6:30 p.m. at Oxford Elementary School.

District Messages:
School cancellation messages were sent this morning by text, phone call, email and through the Oxford Go app. If you did not receive a message through one or more of these channels, please check your email’s spam or junk folder and make sure your contact information is current in PowerSchool. You can update your information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal or contact your building’s front office during school hours for assistance.

We look forward to welcoming students back to school tomorrow!

Oxford Community Schools

Oxford Community Schools is closed today, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, due to damage to the fiber optic cable serving the district. This damage has disrupted several essential district systems, affecting our ability to operate schools.

We anticipate that repairs will be completed today, but not in time for school to be held as scheduled.

Information and updates on afterschool and evening activities will be shared on social media and posted to our district website, https://oxfordschools.org.

Thank you,

Oxford Community Schools

Hello Oxford Families,

We are reaching out with an update about tomorrow’s school day.

As of 8:30 p.m. tonight, all district school buildings have power but are without internet access due to a damaged fiber optic line along M-24. This disruption has also affected school phone service and other essential systems, which may impact our ability to operate schools tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13.

We are hopeful service will be restored by morning so school can proceed as scheduled. We are sharing this information tonight so families can prepare for the possibility of a closure, including making tentative child care arrangements if needed.

A decision about school operations will be made in the morning and we will provide an update then.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools