Oxford Community Schools

❄️ Middle School Winter Olympics: Let the Games Begin! ❄️

Our gym classes transformed into their own Winter Olympics this past week, and the energy was amazing! Students rotated through creative, team-based events inspired by the Games, showing off teamwork, sportsmanship, and serious school spirit.

No ice or snow needed for these athletes-in-training!

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3 months ago, 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 6:30 p.m.

3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Fourth graders in Mrs. Hulslander’s class at OES put their research skills to the test during their Reading the Weather unit! 🌦️ From hurricanes to earthquakes, students worked hard to gather information on natural disasters and confidently presented their findings to families invited to watch. Way to go!

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to hear from you!

Soon you’ll get an email with a link to our annual School Quality Survey. It will come from “Oxford Community Schools via K12 Insight” (Tonya.Milligan@sogolytics-edu.com). It’s your chance to help shape our schools, not spam.

The survey takes about 10 minutes, is anonymous, and covers academics, student support, safety, leadership, parent engagement, and more. Families with children in multiple buildings can take it more than once.

Your voice matters! The more parents who respond, the stronger our schools become!

If you don’t receive the survey (check spam first) or have questions, please email Dr. Gary van Staveren at gary.vanstaveren@oxfordschools.org.

This survey will be open through March 9, 2026.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
- Oxford Community Schools

3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Throwback to the 100th day of class, when 4th and 5th grade teachers at Leonard dressed the part! It brought lots of smiles, smirks, and “What in the world?” comments. 👵

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Daniel Axford students truly lived out the OCS mission of building a connected community. As thoughtful communicators, they created handmade Valentines to share kindness and brighten the day for our seniors at Independence Village of Oxford.

Seeing our friends at Independence Village of Oxford receive and share the Valentines made this experience even more meaningful.

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

OES pulled a fast one on Mrs. Hay this afternoon! She thought she was just going to get pied, but they surprised her with a celebration naming her Teacher of the Year.

But she wasn’t off the hook. Afterward, she still took pies to the face with Principal Murphy!

So many students and colleagues (past and present) shared their thoughts and kind words today about what makes Mrs. Hay so special to them. Here are some words written by one of her students:

Mrs. Hay is a very great teacher and a great friend. She makes sure everyone is included. She makes sure everyone is in a good mood. She is a funny person. She makes everything fun. She gives us a class party when there’s a chance, and she always has our back when we need help. ❤️

Congratulations, Mrs. Hay!!!

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Opening night is here! Don’t miss the upcoming production of Frozen presented by Oxford High School Theatre - MI. Tickets are still available for all performances! ❄️

February 20–21 at 7 PM and February 21 at 2 PM
February 26–28 at 7 PM and February 28 & March 1 at 2 PM

Purchase your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/3xbcdsrp

3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Bullying prevention starts with awareness, support, and working together. Join us for our upcoming Parent Workshop, Tackling Bullying Together, on Wednesday, March 18.

Dr. McDaniel-Muldoon will share practical tools and strategies to help you support your child and build a positive, safe school experience.

Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 6:30–7:45 PM
Location: Oxford Middle School

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yz434sm9

We hope you’ll join us for these meaningful conversations!

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Our Kids, Our Community. Tackling Bullying Together- A Parent Workshop

Hello OCS Parents and Guardians,

With the recent stretch of warmer temperatures, melting snow, and heavy rain, several of our school buildings have experienced roof leaks. Our maintenance team has inspected the affected areas and is actively managing them while we await repair work from our roofing contractor. We are scheduled for repairs as soon as weather conditions allow.

At this time, there is no indication of a safety risk to students or staff. The leaks are limited to building materials and have not affected drinking water systems. Custodial and maintenance staff continue to monitor areas, remove any standing water, and ensure spaces remain safe for learning. If conditions were to change in any way that could impact health or safety, families would be notified immediately.

We appreciate your patience as we work with contractors to complete repairs and will continue to monitor conditions closely.

Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools

3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Seven of our Wildcat athletes just took the next big step in their journeys, committing to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level!

After years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate their incredible achievements and look forward to all that lies ahead.

Let’s give a huge congratulations to our college signees:

Olivia Bristow ⭐️ Swimming at Albion College

Brennan Elling ⭐️ Basketball at Kalamazoo College

AJ Krupa ⭐️ Football at Adrian College

Lauren Macker ⭐️ Track at Marian University

Brady Pruetz ⭐️ Football at Adrian College

Balen Retchko ⭐️ Baseball at Cleary University

Delaney Sikora ⭐️ Swimming at Kalamazoo College

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Raising a teen or pre-teen in today’s digital world can feel overwhelming. Artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and misinformation are increasingly common online, and families often ask how to help students navigate what they see and hear.

We are pleased to share a free virtual learning opportunity for parents and caregivers, offered by Oakland Schools in partnership with the News Literacy Project.

AI, the Digital Landscape & Rumor-Busting Superpowers

Monday, February 23 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Virtual | Free

During this session, you will learn how to:

• Recognize misinformation and AI-generated content

• Support your child in fact-checking online information

• Encourage healthy digital habits

• Start productive conversations about social media and AI

Because digitally aware students start with informed adults.

We hope this resource is helpful to your family.

3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

A colorful poster titled "AI, The Digital Landscape, & Rumor Busting" includes a comic-style "Super Powers" graphic in the center. The poster is designed for families and caregivers. Logos for the News Literacy Project and Oakland Schools are displayed. A cartoon brain with arms and a cape is on the right, and a smartphone with speech bubbles is on the left.

Our staff had fun playing a game of Celebrity Matchmaker during the Valentine’s season! Staff members each received half of a celebrity couple and had to find their match!

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Mrs. Ulin’s third graders spread a little extra love this Valentine’s Day by creating their own Jars of Sunshine ☀️💛. Each student filled the jars with positive messages and collected “sunshine” from classmates. These special notes can be saved and read on a cloudy day as a reminder of kindness, encouragement, and how much they are valued by their classroom community!

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

So many smiles, sweet moments, and fun classroom celebrations this Valentine’s Day! We love seeing all the joy our Wildcats share. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! 💛

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Last week, Oxford High School hosted its annual Charity Week, raising an incredible $13,350 for Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary and House of Providence! We loved seeing our students and staff come together to support these meaningful causes and make a difference in such a fun and impactful way. 👏 #WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

This Sunday is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to thank our SROs for the incredible work they do to help keep our schools safe. Our strategic plan prioritizes safe, supported, and connected schools, and our SROs play an essential role in creating a positive and secure environment for our students and staff every day. We appreciate you!

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Lakeville is celebrating Black History Month by honoring inspiring individuals who have made a lasting impact on African American culture and history. Each classroom has created hallway displays, inviting students and staff to take gallery walks throughout February and learn about these influential figures.

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

We’re proud to celebrate our featured Oxford Middle School artists for the month of February! 🎨

These pieces, along with many others, are currently on display at Empanada My Love Coffee Home, Twinkle Toes and Clothes, and other local businesses throughout our community.

We are forever grateful for our local businesses for supporting our students and showcasing their hard work. We love seeing their creativity displayed around town!

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Clear Lake 2nd graders took their science learning on the road with a trip to the Sloan Museum Learning Lab and Longway Planetarium! Students conducted hands-on investigations to describe and classify materials by their observable properties. Their favorite activity was exploring all three states of matter by making ice cream! 🍦

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3 months ago, Oxford Community Schools