Oxford Community Schools

Due to changing weather conditions this morning, we anticipate some bus routes may run late as drivers exercise extra caution. Thank you for your patience.

If you have questions, please contact our transportation office at (248) 969-1888.

Happy CTE Month! We are proud to celebrate the impact of Career and Technical Education at Oxford High School, where academic theory meets real-world application to give our students a significant competitive edge.

Driving Success by the Numbers:
79% Enrollment: Over three-quarters of our student body is currently enrolled in CTE courses.
336+ Industry Certifications: The Class of 2025 has earned over 336 credentials, proving their mastery of high-demand professional skills.

Beyond the Textbook:
In our labs and classrooms, students use industry-standard technology to master the complex skills required for high-wage careers. Our curriculum challenges students to move beyond passive learning to create, solve, and lead.

Expert Mentorship:
Our CTE staff members are more than teachers—they are industry veterans. They bring years of professional experience into the classroom, mentoring students in both technical mastery and essential soft skills like grit, communication, and ethics.
"Leading our CTE department is a privilege because I get to see the synergy between our expert staff and our ambitious students," says Lisa Butts, Director of CTE. "My goal is to cultivate a pipeline of talent that serves both our students’ dreams and our local industry's needs. We are building the workforce of tomorrow, right here in our hallways today."

Dear OCS Parents and Guardians,

We are reaching out to share a reminder about federal immigration enforcement and how Oxford Community Schools continues to approach this topic. While recent news coverage has brought renewed attention to these issues, the district’s practices and legal obligations remain unchanged. Oxford Community Schools remains committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.

Our schools are legally required to educate all children and to protect student privacy. We will continue to:

✅ Ensure that immigration status does not affect a student’s right to education.

✅ Keep student and family information confidential, in accordance with federal and state laws.

✅ Require proper legal authority before sharing student records or allowing law enforcement access.

✅ Remind staff of established protocols to handle any related situations appropriately.

If you have any concerns or need resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to support all families. Thank you for being a valued part of our school community.

With gratitude,

Dr. Tonya Milligan

Superintendent

Oxford Community Schools

248-969-5002 (office)

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our community session focused on our Portrait of a Graduate! We truly appreciate the new voices, thoughtful ideas, and support shared. Your perspectives will help guide the final Portrait of a Graduate for our students as we continue to move forward with our strategic plan.

#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

Please see the following message from Oxford Community Schools' Director of Athletics, Tony DeMare:

Hello OCS Families,

Many have inquired about yesterday’s decision by the Michigan High School Athletic Association to allow student-athletes to pursue Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) opportunities on an individual basis. While the decision is one that was somewhat anticipated, it is important for our coaches, student-athletes and community members to be as informed as possible moving forward.

The MHSAA has officially approved the ability for a high school and/or middle school student-athlete of a member school to actively pursue promotional and marketing opportunities with the capability of generating revenue to that respective student-athlete.

The stipulations regarding such revenue-gaining opportunities may include social media activities, commercial activities, appearances and events, autograph signings, trading cards, posters, memorabilia, etc. These opportunities may not involve tobacco use, alcohol use, cannabis use or gambling. In addition, no Oxford Schools or athletic apparel or equipment can be used or worn.

Because this is not a “collective agreement or contract,” the approval is for student-athletes to pursue on an individual basis only. This is not a comprehensive plan that will be orchestrated by any local school district or private school within the State of Michigan. At this time, there are no known “collective agreements" that exist at the high school or middle school level in the United States. Therefore, it will be strictly prohibited that anyone affiliated with the district, i.e. staff, coaches, boosters, teachers and administrators have any involvement in assisting student-athletes in ascertaining marketing opportunities involving their Name, Image & Likeness. Furthermore, any contracts that are agreed upon by a student-athlete and an organization willing to compensate must be approved by the school district, the athletic department and the MHSAA to ensure compliance.

While we acknowledge that our student-athletes are now at liberty to pursue these new endeavors, the Oxford Athletic Department will be diligently committed to compliance with the MHSAA regulations related to these activities.

Once more detailed information is provided and disseminated, I will be sure to update accordingly. As always, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have.

Go Cats,

Tony DeMare, Director of Athletics
Oxford Community Schools

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 7:00 p.m.