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.

Register here: https://app.smore.com/n/aywm0-ai-digital-landscape-for-families

We hope this resource is helpful to your family.

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!

#WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

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.

Hello OCS Community,

Oxford Community Schools is pleased to announce that we will be hosting National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) training sessions. The first session will be offered virtually via Zoom on February 26 from 6–8 p.m. Registration is required in advance through this link: https://tinyurl.com/OCSFebTero. This session is free and open to all adults in the Oxford Community Schools community and is intended to raise awareness and support a safe school environment.

This introductory training is focused on awareness and education. Participants will learn how to recognize observable behaviors or warning signs that may be concerning, understand the behavioral approach to prevention, and learn appropriate reporting channels when concerns arise. The session emphasizes the importance of community involvement in violence prevention while respecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. This training does not provide formal threat assessment or management instruction.

The training will be delivered by two Oxford Community Schools staff members, Dr. Allison Willemin and Melissa Kree, who are certified DHS “master trainers.” This is a distinction held by fewer than 450 individuals nationwide.

A second option to participate in this training will be offered in person and is planned for April 16 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. More details and registration information for the in-person option will be shared closer to the date on the district website and through OCS social media channels.

We appreciate your involvement in helping create a safe and supportive environment for our schools!

Sincerely,
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."