Oxford Elementary

To celebrate the summer and provide an opportunity to connect, I would like to invite our OES families to Pizza in the Park on July 17th. This will be a wonderful chance for you and your children to enjoy some delicious pizza, play on the playground, and connect in a relaxed setting. You are welcome to stop by Powell Lake Township Park anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. It will also be a great opportunity for you to meet me, your new principal. If you plan to attend, please scan the QR Code below to RSVP! I look forward to getting to know everyone and sharing some fun and community spirit. Here are the details: Location: Powell Lake Township Park (located next to the Oxford Library) Address: 530 Pontiac Street Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

We want to make all families and staff aware of three important school safety updates that were presented last night at the school board meeting that will go into effect for the 2025–2026 school year: ✴️ Evolv (weapons detection) technology at OMS and OHS will be upgraded to include a bag scanning system. ✴️. Clear backpacks will no longer be required for middle and high school students. ✴️. Evolv use will remain in place for after-school events when 1,000 or more people are expected. Please check your email for more information.

We’re excited to share that Mrs. Marie Murphy will be stepping into the role of principal at Oxford Elementary School for the 25-26 school year! As a dedicated educator and longtime Wildcat, Mrs. Murphy brings years of experience and a deep love for our students and community to her new position. 💙💛 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

Our third graders at Oxford Elementary ended their character studies unit with a “Because of Winn-Dixie” movie party! Thanks to our awesome parents, we recreated the book’s party scene with Opal's egg salad sandwiches, Otis’s pickles, Gloria Dump’s punch, and Littmus Lozenges. It was the perfect way to celebrate a story we all loved! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

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.

⚾✏️ 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

🎓✨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

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

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to all the incredible parents and businesses who have gone above and beyond to spoil our staff during Staff Appreciation Week! Your generosity and kindness mean the world to us. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for making this week so special! 💙👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎪 Cirque Amongus brought the magic to Oxford Elementary today! This special event only comes around every three years, and it was worth the wait. Every OES student had the chance to participate, learning the fundamentals of circus art - juggling, balancing, and more! For the grand finale, the entire school performed using the circus skills they learned! We don’t have to tell you how much our students enjoyed it — just look at their faces! 😄. Huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped make today unforgettable. #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Miconi at OES and DA has taught Elin so much about music this year ! She also coordinated a wonderful musical that was entertaining and impressive ! She is very passionate and has made a positive impact on Elin. Thank you ! -Marisa P. Mrs. Miconi's music concerts are absolutely AMAZING!!! She puts so much time and effort into making it such a wonderful performance! She also organizes fun, school-wide sing-a-longs and her joyful spirit follows her wherever she goes! Thank you for all you do for our girl! -Sarah H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mr. Fletcher, currently at Clear Lake, was my son’s 4th grade teacher at OES! He made such an impact on my now 6th grade son, that my son chose to follow in Mr. Fletcher's footsteps and used his earned Paw Bucks to be a teacher for the day! Mr. Fletcher was an excellent STRIDE coach and encouraged the kids to do their best and have a little fun along the way. We appreciate all that he has done for our family and I’m proud to call him my colleague! 💙💛 Go Blue! -Paula C. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Harvey at OES was a student teacher in Jimmy’s fifth grade classroom last year and she will always be one of those teachers who made a lasting impression on him. She treated him as her own and made sure he knew he was loved and cared about which is more important to us than any academics. However, he also thrived under her teaching too! We saw him grow in confidence and we thank her for that!! Team Collins loves you Mrs. Harvey! -Danielle C. Mrs. Harvey from OES goes above and beyond to show interest in her student's outside activities! She has shown up at baseball games, and downloaded GameChanger so she can watch when she can’t attend. She made my son’s day when she saw his home run hit on the app and acknowledged it! He loved knowing she was watching! -Lauren K. Mrs. Harvey at OES has made Benny's 3rd grade year truly wonderful! Her fun and positive personality shines through her in her teaching! -Katie F. Mrs. Harvey at OES has been an incredible blessing for Calvin this year. Transitions are often difficult for him, but she has made this one much smoother than we could have imagined. Her kindness, sense of humor, and genuine ability to connect with Calvin has been invaluable. She’s created a safe and supportive environment where Calvin feels seen and valued, which has made a world of difference for him. Her dedication and care are exactly what every parent hopes for in a teacher, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her impact.-Kelly G. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Ms. Hoke from OES has created such a fun and positive learning environment for our daughter to thrive in this year. Ms. Hoke has helped her tremendously with her math, and, as of this year math is our daughter’s favorite subject!! It’s such a joy to see her so excited about her learning and diligent with her homework. Not only does she show her support and dedication for her students in the classroom, Ms. Hoke is also there for her students on the sidelines cheering them on. We were so blown away when Ms. Hoke showed up on a Saturday with her family to our daughter’s soccer game. She is so sweet and truly cares about her students. Thank you Ms. Hoke for an amazing year, your daily positive words of encouragement and the love you pour in everyday to your students! -Kristi W. Ms. Hoke from OES has made our sons 4th grade year a memorable and loving one! She makes learning fun and pours her heart and soul into her students! -Katie F. Celebrating Ms. Hoke – A True GEM at OES! We feel so lucky that Oliver has Ms. Hoke as his 4th grade teacher this year. He loves going to school, and that’s all thanks to the supportive, creative, and caring environment she creates in her classroom. Ms. Hoke truly sees and appreciates Oliver for who he is. She embraces his uniqueness, encourages his curiosity, and makes learning exciting every single day. From organizing fun classroom activities to going the extra mile during MSTEP testing — including special treats and surprise notes and photos from families — she makes her students feel loved, supported, and capable. Thank you, Ms. Hoke, for being such an amazing teacher and making this year unforgettable! -Kylee P. Ms. Hoke from OES has been the greatest gift to our son this year! She has helped him build his confidence and helped him reach his goals. Ms. Hoke knows her students and their individual learning styles. She creates a positive culture of learning where students feel loved and supported. She motivates her students to try their best and she always celebrates their successes! Students feel valued and love coming to school every day! My son enjoys it when Ms. Hoke plays with the kids at recess and says he loves it when Ms. Hoke swings with him. She truly cares about her students and it shows in many ways. Ms. Hoke was meant to be a teacher, and I am so thankful my son had the opportunity to learn and grow with her this year. Thank you Ms. Hoke! You are truly appreciated! -Kelly L. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Hay from OES has done wonders for Addie’s confidence in math this year. She is a wonderful and caring teacher who goes above and beyond for her students every day! -Lauren K. We were lucky to have Mrs. Hay from OES for 2 of our kids. Mrs. Hay builds special relationships with her students, attends out of school activities sometimes, and makes the classroom a safe and fun place to be. I have also been lucky enough to call her a colleague for many years now. We appreciate her so much - recognition is the least we can do. -Jodie V. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mr. Huller from OES has gone above and beyond teaching with my daughter, and therefore she has thrived tremendously in his class, more than she ever has in the last three years in a prior school! He’s amazing! And we’ve been truly blessed to have him as a teacher!! He’s not only Very caring, but also very attentive to her needs as a student with special needs. We couldn’t ask for a better teacher!! -Sara B. Words alone cannot express how wonderful a teacher Mr. Huller from OES is. Mr. Huller has boundless enthusiasm and passion for working with special needs kids. If there is a concert, he is there. If there is a school outing, he is there. If there is someone who needs celebrating, he is there! Mr. Huller is the "Roy Kent" of teaching, as he's everywhere! Mr. Huller even organizes group events for his students and their parents outside school. We are so very thankful to Mr. Huller and all the special education teachers, paras, and support staff at Oxford Community Schools. -Gar & Catherine W. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Jesmore from OES has made a difference in our daughter’s life by recognizing her strengths, building her confidence as a writer and mathematician, and providing a safe and loving classroom environment. Mrs. Jesmore is an advocate for her students and she wants them to succeed. Elin has learned so much this year and she applies this knowledge every day. Thank you Mrs. Jesmore ! -Marisa P. Thank you for all you do for Charlie Mrs. Jesmore! She is excited to go to school every day, and I know you are a big reason why she enjoys school so much! She also loves that you love pink like her! -Sarah H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats