Oxford Community Schools

🎓 Last night was a special night celebrating Darian Graves, our amazing LOFT graduate! Darian is known for her warmth, caring heart, unforgettable smile, and signature hugs! We’re so proud of everything she’s accomplished and can’t wait to see what she’ll do in her next chapter of her life! And, of course, it wouldn’t be a true LOFT celebration without some incredible homemade food! The Learning Opportunities for Tomorrow (LOFT) program supports special education students up to age 26 who have completed high school and live in the Oxford district. Enrollment is open year-round! 🌟 #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

💡First graders at DA had an amazing day exploring careers with help from our high school teachers and students! Coding, robotics, health sciences, and TV/film—our young learners loved every hands-on activity. When asked their favorite part? They said, “Everything!” #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

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 Lakeville Elementary School. Door #2 will be unlocked for entry to the building. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Unfortunately, the tank scheduled to appear at tonight’s Military Appreciation Varsity Baseball Game will no longer be attending due to unforeseen conflicts. Also, a quick reminder that there is no school on Monday. We wish you all a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

OHS welcomed over 70 business and industry professionals for their semi-annual CTE Advisory Committee Meeting. This Advisory Committee is the bridge between our classrooms and the real world. Insights and expertise shared in these meetings help to guide our CTE programs, ensuring our students graduate with the skills and knowledge employers seek. Our students also benefit from amazing work-based learning opportunities in these industries. The CTE Advisory Committees meet twice a year, if you are interested in joining, please reach out to CTE Director, Lisa Butts (lisa.butts@oxfordschools.org). The ongoing support of our community makes a real difference! Meetings included: Business & Finance with Mr. Chris Leigh and Mr. Octi Mezin Health Science with Ms. Marina Gillett Marketing with Mr. Steve Ruch Mechatronics & Engineering with Mr. Craig Trombly Automotive Technology with Mr. John Howell Radio, TV & Broadcasting with Mr. Chaz Millard Computer Programming & Digital Multimedia with Ms. Kim Monkevich

✨The 2nd Annual CARES Awards, hosted by the Special Education Parent Advisory Group and Oxford Community Schools’ Special Education Department, was a standing-room-only celebration of compassion, advocacy, and excellence! We were honored to recognize staff and students who go above and beyond to support students with disabilities across our district. The Laidler Pavilion was filled with energy, pride, and heartfelt appreciation for the everyday heroes in our schools. To everyone who submitted a nomination, joined us in celebration, or continues to champion inclusion in our community—thank you. Together, we are building a culture of care, respect, and empowerment for all students. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

5th grade students from Lakeville Elementary visited OMS to do a test run of their Exhibition project. After the elementary students presented, OMS students were able to give them tips and tricks based on their experience with 5th grade exhibition! Thank you WEB Leaders for ensuring our students arrived the right classes! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🏆 Boys Varsity Golf took 1st place Mother's Day weekend! Congratulations to our talented golfers for their outstanding performance on the course! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

⚾✏️ Amazing things are happening at Oxford Elementary! Mrs. Jesmore's 4th graders explored symmetry outdoors, combining learning and fun. OES students are also making the most of outdoor recess—building friendships, staying active, and soaking up the sunshine! #OxfordWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

A few weeks ago Oxford High School sent students to BPA Nationals in Orlando, Florida! These future business professionals did amazing and had a great time seeing all of the sights! Great Job Wildcats! 🏆 #WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

🥳Yesterday was National Speech & Language Pathologist Day and we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the exceptional SLPs across our district! Speech & Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in helping students find their voice, sometimes quite literally. From supporting communication and language development to collaborating with teachers and families, their work is woven into the fabric of student success. They bring expertise, creativity, and compassion to complex situations, and they do it all with patience and purpose. THANK YOU! Your work makes a profound difference in the lives of students, and we’re grateful for everything you do to support our schools and our community. #WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

"I can't help but think that, as we assemble together on this 15th day of May 2025 and celebrate you, the Oxford graduating class of 2025, that this graduation ceremony will forever be described as 'The Granddaddy of Them All.' Your class is special. You are surrounded by your support system this evening to honor you in this incredible setting. Your family, friends, teachers, and staff are by your side. There's a reason we circle this date on our calendar — it's a big deal. You are a big deal…and we are all so proud of you." - Mr. Bigelow #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

OHS Graduation begins at 7 p.m. tonight! Click here for the live stream link - https://youtube.com/live/PwmbRASUBO0?feature=share.

🐕‍🦺Please join Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance on Thursdays from 3-5 PM for some Therapy Dog love! Use the QR code attached to the flyer to register as spots are limited!

🎓✨Yesterday, the Class of 2025 took a meaningful stroll down memory lane—walking through their elementary schools in caps and gowns! The first-ever Legacy Walk was a special moment for our seniors, teachers, young students, and administration alike! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

Notice Regarding Tonight's Board Meeting Stream - We were notified shortly before the start of tonight’s Board of Education meeting that OCTV would not be able to live stream the meeting on their YouTube channel as usual. The live stream is a valued service provided by OCTV, and while it is not managed by Oxford Community Schools, we know many in our community rely on it. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.

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.

Reminder! Our next Community Conversations will be tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13 at 6 PM at Oxford Elementary! This one has no set schedule or presentations — just an open, welcoming space to talk about whatever’s on your mind with board members and district administrators. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to listen in, we’d love to have you there. 💬 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

Last week, Career Focused Education Director Lisa Butts and Career Navigator Leslie Fletemier hosted Decision Day during the Class of 2025 breakfast! 🎉To celebrate the "Bright Futures" of the Class of 2025, students were asked to wear gear that signifies their next steps - whether it be college, military, specialty programs, apprenticeships, workforce or gap year and get their picture taken. Students were also asked to sign the class sunrise and pick up a pair of cool sunglasses. A great way to celebrate the last day of school for our seniors! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎥 We had two winners in the DAFT Film Festival this year! Oxford Virtual Academy’s 6th grader Wesley P. took home Best of Show for his animated film "So Long, Sucker!". His outstanding work was honored with a big screen premiere and an on-stage award! Oxford High School’s 10th grader Blake Myers made DAFT history by winning Best of Show for his documentary "Carrying the Apocalypse" and winning the festival's poster contest—a first in DAFT's history! Blake received a monetary prize, premiered his film on the big screen, accepted his award on stage, and was even asked to autograph his poster! A huge congratulations to Wesley and Blake for their extraordinary achievements in filmmaking and design! DAFT is the nation's longest-running children's film festival and just celebrated its 57th year at the DIA, showcasing over 400 incredible entries!🎥🏆 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats