Oxford Elementary

🌟 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

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Overholt from OES has been a really helpful, trusted person for our son this year. He always knows he can go and talk to her about anything going on. Fourth grade can be full of challenges, so it makes us feel so much better to know he has someone he can go to. Thank you Mrs. Overholt! -Jennifer H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Roop from OES has worked with Ben the last two years and he has grown so much with his confidence in reading. He did summer reading club with her last summer and he ran to hug her on the first day with the biggest smile on his face! Thank you Mrs. Roop for all your help and encouragement! -Jennifer H. #OCSWildcat #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Marvin from OES's sense of humor and bright personality makes for a wonderful classroom experience for my son. We love to hear stories about his day! -Marcharia R. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mr. Bob from transportation is awesome! He always gets our kids where they need to be, safely and happy! We appreciate you, Mr. Bob! Thank you!! -Kinsey H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Thank you, Mr. Brown, for your dedication and all you do for all of the kids at OES, my Charlie included! We appreciate all you do!! -Sarah H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Morin from OES and DA has been Elin’s sponsor for Action team for 2 years. Elin has benefitted tremendously from her leadership and she has learned a lot about service and community. Mrs. Morin does a lot for OES and we are thankful for her. -Marisa P. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Bartlo from OES has been an amazing teacher for my daughter, Ellinor. She has been very accommodating, incredibly patient, and very supportive with Ellinor. Mrs. Bartlo communicates daily about what’s going on in the classroom and what we as parents can do to support her and our child collectively. Overall, Mrs. Bartlo is a fantastic teacher and I wish she could go to 4th grade with Ellinor next year. -Kristy P. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Jimmy loved Mr. Robydek from OES and his “teeny weenie beanie”. Fifth grade was fun and memorable for him because of his commitment to strong relationships with his students. Jimmy grew a lot that year, much to Mr. Robydek’s tireless reassurance that he knew he had it in him. We are so grateful for you Mr. Robydek! -Danielle C. Mr. Robydek from OES is a special teacher. He makes sure his students have a safe and fun atmosphere - always looking for creative ways to teach curriculum. Nicholas was lucky enough to be his student council rep his 5th grade year. I really believe this helped his confidence. Over the years they have touched base here and there. Nicholas knows he can count on him if he needs anything. He lights up when he sees Mr. Robydek. He feels valued and seen. We are so appreciative of Mr. Robydek and his relationship he creates with his students. Not just the year they are with him, but throughout the years. It's not unusual to see former students walking the halls, looking for him. Thanks, Mr. Robydek, for being a special person for so many of our students! -Jodie V. Mr. Robydek has done such a wonderful job fostering a fun, encouraging, and educational environment in his classroom. Our family is so happy to see our daughter become more confident and enjoy attending school since become his student. We are thankful for all he does to encourage our kiddos to be the best version of themselves. -Sarah R. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Shafer from OES is amazing!! She works so hard to support OES in ANY way possible. We can count on her to be a helping hand at all times... and to always bring a smile to our faces! She wears so many hats in our building... it is hard to even name all the work she gets done in one day!! We love you, Mrs. Shafer! -Kinsey H. Mrs. Shafer, we appreciate your positive energy and the encouragement that you give to Charlie each day! Thank you for being the best GOTR coach also. You go above and beyond, and we are so grateful for all you do! -Sarah H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Thiele from OES is a wonderful art teacher ! Creativity and free expression abound in her classroom. Elin has come home with many keepsake pieces of artwork this year and the hallway is like an art gallery! I don’t know how she comes up with these projects! Thank you, Mrs. Thiele, for inspiring Elin! -Marisa P. Mrs. Thiele you are truly amazing! Charlie has enjoyed each wonderful art project this school year! You bring so much creativity and authenticity. We appreciate all you do! -Charlotte H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Horton is the glue that hold OES together. She is a friend to everyone- staff and student! She works so hard... and always with a smile on her face! We appreciate everything you do! Thank you, Mrs. Horton! OES loves you! -Kinsey H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Ms. Plichta from OES is so kind to Elin and all of the students. She always smiles and is so friendly. Elin loves fresh broccoli and Ms. Plichta knows this and always has it for Elin! Thank you ! -Marisa P. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🗓️ Join us for our next Community Conversations on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 PM at Oxford Elementary! 🏫 There’s no set agenda — just an open, welcoming space to talk about whatever’s on your mind. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to listen in, we’d love to have you there. 💬 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

✨ Is your child ready to dive into the world of reading and writing? ✨ 📚 Join us for a free event designed for families with students in Pre-K through 1st Grade! 🗓️ When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 PM 📍 Where: Clear Lake Elementary Register here by May 15th: https://bit.ly/4ihRkjF

🚌 It’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛 These awesome folks are out there every morning and afternoon—rain, snow, or sunshine—making sure our kids get to and from school safely. They do it with patience, a smile, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s give a big THANK YOU to our bus drivers today. We appreciate you! 💙💛 #WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

The Career and Technical Education Department is seeking advice and assistance from key business and industry partners in order to keep our state-approved CTE programs up to industry standards.👩‍🔬🚑 We would like to invite YOU to become a member of the CTE Advisory Committee, which meets approximately two times per year. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to collaborate with one another and to provide recommendations for the continuous improvement of our CTE programs. Oxford High School currently has 9 programs and 4 Early Middle College Programs: - Mechatronics - Digital Multimedia - Automotive Technology (Early Middle College) - Marketing (Early Middle College) - Computer Programming - Radio & Television Broadcast Technology - Business - Health Science - Finance (Early Middle College) - Information Technology (Early Middle College) The Spring Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee Meeting will be held in the morning on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 8:15-9:45am in the PAC lobby. If you or someone you know may be interested in serving on any of our program committees, please contact Career Focused Education Director, Lisa Butts, at lisa.butts@oxfordschools.org

Reminder: No School Friday, April 18th!