Dear OES Families,
What a wonderful month we have had at OES in October, and we still have so much fun left this week! Please be sure to check our November OES Press by clicking here for important information and updates! A lot is happening this week, between Halloween Math Night tonight, Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Halloween this Friday🎃, and an incredible Parent Education Fair this Saturday!
I am so proud of our students this month. They have shown themselves to be caring, principled, and thoughtful thinkers in all they do. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
I look forward to another fantastic month ahead with our OES community!
Kind regards,
Mrs. Murphy
Oxford Elementary Principal
October is a month filled with opportunities for service, learning, and fun at OES! We invite you to join us for some exciting events and acts of service at OES! See flyers below and your email for more details about Halloween Math Night and our support for the Oxford Wildcat Pack!
Dear Oxford Families,
I want to take a moment to share something important with you. We’ve put together a very short video (just 2½ minutes) that explains what will be on the ballot this November. I implore you to watch it. It has even helped me, as the district superintendent, to better understand the proposals, and I hope it will help you feel informed as well.
Absentee voting has already started, and Election Day is just around the corner on November 4. If you find the video helpful, please consider forwarding it to friends and family who live in Oxford, or sharing it on social media if you’re comfortable doing so.
For additional information including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit https://oxfordschools.org/millage. Thank you for taking a few minutes to be informed; it truly makes a difference!
Click Here to Watch the Video
With gratitude,
Dr. Tonya Milligan, Superintendent
Oxford Community Schools
The State of Michigan has adopted a new state budget that includes continued funding for free breakfast and lunch for all students this school year.
We still encourage all families to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application each year. The information provided through these applications helps determine eligibility for various supports and funding that benefit both families and schools.
Benefits of Completing the Application include:
Free or Reduced-Price Meals: Direct financial assistance to families if the universal free meal program is not renewed in the future.
Discounts on Educational Activities: Possible cost reductions for AP exams, field trips, and after-school programs.
Other Student and Household Support: Access to programs that provide food assistance, school supplies, and holiday support.
Increased Funding for Schools: Additional funding through programs such as Title I, which supports all students.
Eligibility for Other Programs: The application can help determine eligibility for other state and federally funded programs.
Families can complete the application online or request a paper copy from their school office.
Please see the flyer for an exciting Literacy event! This is a district-wide event that will be held next Thursday, October 9th, at our OEIC campus off Drahner Rd. Please use this LINK to register or scan the QR Code on the flyer.
Also, it is not too late to participate in the Fund Run! We are so close to the kids earning bubbles at drop off, which is ALWAYS a favorite! Please see the attached flyer that went home with your student a few weeks ago.
Just a reminder, if you still need to create your student’s personalized page for the Fund Run, use the link here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2025fundrun/addme
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
In accordance with Michigan’s Safe Storage Laws (MCL 28.429, MCL 380.1313a, and MCL 380.1313b), schools are required to share information on the safe storage of firearms. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has provided resources for distribution through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
The following resources are available for your review:
What is the Secure Storage Law in Michigan
Additional information and resources can be found on MDE’s Safe Storage Law webpage.
Questions may be directed to MDE’s Office of Health and Safety at MDE-OHS@Michigan.gov.
Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools
Hello Elementary Families,
A quick reminder: our Suzuki Strings partnership begins Monday, September 29. Open to Oxford students in grades 1–5 interested in learning violin. Classes meet two days per week from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. at Lakeville Elementary. Transportation from Lakeville to each elementary school is provided before the school day.
Register or learn more: 25–26 Suzuki Strings Registration Form
Questions?
Lisa Clarke
Suzuki Violin Instructor
(810) 417-0556
James Berezney
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Oxford Elementary Families,
We’ve had a wonderful start to the school year, and I’m excited to share some important information with you. On November 4, two Oxford Community Schools proposals will appear on the ballot. These proposals help support our students, classrooms, and school facilities.
Non-Homestead Operating Millage – Helps fund day-to-day operations, including classrooms, programs, and instruction. This millage applies only to non-homestead properties (commercial, rental, and second homes) and does not increase taxes for primary homeowners.
Sinking Fund Millage – Provides funding for building maintenance, safety upgrades, and facility improvements that benefit students and the community. View this flyer outlining tentative projects planned for the first year of the Sinking Fund at our school.
I’d like to encourage all families to review the attached flyer and learn more about these proposals. Additional information is available on the district website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
Thank you for staying informed and for all you do to support our students and school community!
Sincerely,
Marie Murphy, Principal
Oxford Elementary
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.
Last Day to Order Student PBIS Shirts for Oxford Elementary School is Friday, September 19th! Order Form Here
Tomorrow is the first early release for elementary. Bus times are in PowerSchool. Questions? Call OCS Transportation (248) 969-1888.
Hello Elementary Families!
Oxford Community Schools is pleased to partner with Suzuki Strings again this year. This opportunity is open to any Oxford Schools' student in Grade 1 through 5 who would like to learn to play the violin. Classes are offered two days per week from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Lakeville Elementary. Transportation is provided from Lakeville to each elementary school before the start of the school day. Check out this brief Suzuki Strings Promo Video created by OHS Orchestra student, Blake Myers. The first day of class is Monday, September 29.
For additional information or to register, please click on the 25-26 Suzuki Strings Registration Form.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Lisa Clarke
Suzuki Violin Instructor
Oxford Community Schools
(810) 417-0556
lisa.clarke@oxfordschools.org
James Berezney
Oxford Community Schools
james.berezney@oxfordschools.org
Suzuki Violin registration is now open! Rates remain the same as last year, and classes start September 29. Register today using the link below. Payments can be made through e~Funds for Schools.
Suzuki Violin Registration
e~Funds for 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 Clear Lake Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Good afternoon, OES Families,
Our OES PBIS Shirts are on sale now! This year you will be able to purchase a white OES shirt for your student that will be tie-dyed during our September PBIS celebration! Students can then wear their shirts to school on Wednesdays throughout the school year! This will be a great building wide event!
Flyers are being sent home with your students but just in case they don't make it, please see the copy HERE.
Orders are due by September 19th, 2025.
Have a great day,
Oxford Elementary School
Dear Wildcat Families:
Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope your summer has been restful and filled with great memories. As we prepare for a strong start to the 2025–2026 academic year, we are excited to once again gather as a community to support our students both in the classroom and beyond, including under the Friday night lights!
Oxford High School’s football games have long been a point of pride and tradition in our community. To ensure this experience continues to be safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all, we are implementing a few important changes this season. These updates are based on feedback from families, staff, and public safety partners, and align with best practices being adopted across the region.
Updates and Reminders for the 2025-2026 School Year:
No Re-Entry to the Stadium.
All Oxford High School students must have a school ID for entry. Showing PowerSchool schedule is allowed.
Expect to go through the Evolv weapons detection system for entry.
Students: No bags of any kind will be allowed for students.
No outside footballs or sporting equipment.
Middle School and Elementary aged children are to be accompanied, supervised by, and in the vicinity of an adult.
Our ticket workers will not allow unsupervised students to enter into the stadium.
If there are issues with accompanied students gathering and causing unsafe issues, parents will be contacted and the students will be barred for the rest of the season.
Adults: No backpacks or large bags. Small purses, diaper bags, and medical bags are permissible and are subject to search.
No outside food or beverages are allowed into the stadium. This includes empty or filled bottles, cups, thermos containers, coolers, mugs, etc.
Oxford Community Schools prohibits the possession and/or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and weapons while on school property and at any district related event. Please see Policies 3102.01 and 3408.01 for more information.
Alcohol is strictly prohibited; anyone who attempts to bring alcohol and/or is visibly under the influence of any substance will be removed for the rest of the season.
All school rules and district policies are in effect and will be enforced for this event.
We remain committed to providing our students, families, and community members with an enjoyable game-day experience that reflects the values of Oxford Community Schools. Your partnership is key in making that possible. Should there be anything we can do to assist you or your student, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Let’s have a safe, spirited, and successful season. Go Wildcats!
Sincerely,
Tony DeMare, Athletic Director, Oxford Community Schools
Brad Bigelow, Principal, Oxford High School
Hello OES Families,
It's wonderful to be back in the building and be surrounded by our amazing students again so thank you for sharing them with us!
We have been working hard on our back-to-school PBIS lessons with students and the duct tape wallet making starts next week!
We can't do it without volunteers like you so If you're available and would like to come help, please sign up HERE.
**Per board policy each person volunteering will need to bring their driver's license to check in through the office visitor management system.
Have a great day,
Oxford Elementary School