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🗓️ 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

🚌 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!

🎉Congratulations to Heidi Pawley on being OEIC's Support Staff of the Year! 🏆Heidi is dedicated to ensuring the building is safe, clean, and comfortable every day, fostering a positive environment for students and staff alike. Heidi’s kindness, hard work, and support make her an invaluable part of our team! 🌟. Thank you, Heidi! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎉 It’s Assistant Principals Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without giving a huge shoutout to the incredible APs across Oxford Community Schools! Our assistant principals do so much—supporting students, encouraging staff, solving problems big and small, and helping our schools run smoothly each and every day. Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and your steady leadership. We appreciate you! #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

📣 Our next Community Conversations is happening April 29 from 6–7 PM — and this time, it’s virtual! 💻 Join from home, your car, or wherever works for you. We’ll be talking about school safety in various forms, and how we’re continuing to strengthen support for our students and staff. Let’s keep working together to make our schools the very best places for kids to learn and grow. RSVP here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mrckt854 A Zoom link will be sent before the meeting.

🌟Volunteers Needed! 🌟 Join us in making a difference by helping local homeowners in need with basic yard work April 26th & 27th! Let’s come together as a community to lend a hand and share some kindness! Click the link to learn more and to sign up - bit.ly/ogb2025!

🌟✨ This week, we celebrated Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day and took time to recognize the incredible work our paraeducators do each day to support students and staff. We’re grateful for every one of them! ✨🌟 Pictured here is Rema Hegazy, our outstanding secondary paraprofessional at OVA, with our assistant principal, Mrs. Murphy. Rema brings so much heart, patience, and dedication to our Learning Centers. Her support helps our students thrive, and we’re so thankful for all that she brings to our team! 💖

Nominate a deserving individual TODAY for the 2nd Annual Cares Awards! Your recognition can shine a light on those who truly make a difference for our students with disabilities. Nominations are open for: - Teachers - Paraprofessionals - Bus Drivers - School Staff - Supportive Peers https://tinyurl.com/OCSCares2025

The Lighthouse Chapter of the National Honor Society at Oxford Virtual Academy is hosting a "Fill the Drawer" drive to support Oxford Open Handed! 🧦✨ They’re collecting new socks and underwear of all sizes and genders. Donations can be dropped off at the OEIC building—let’s help fill the drawer and support our community! 💙 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

📢 Parent University: Vaping 101 📢 Learn about the challenges of youth vaping and how to support a vape-free lifestyle at this interactive workshop presented by the North Oakland Community Coalition. 📅 Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 📍 Location: 10 N. Washington, Oxford, MI 👥 Who: Parents/caregivers of students in grades 5 and up 📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/JHWVgF9RujA4p5J59 We hope to see you there!

The 2025-2026 Oxford Community Schools calendars are now available! You can view and download them here: https://www.oxfordschools.org/documents/calendars-(printable)/735621. These calendars are also linked on the district and each school's homepage under “Calendars (Printable)” for quick access. Please note, the Oxford Early Learning Center (OELC) calendar is expected to be available by the end of the week. If you haven’t explored our new website yet, now is a great time! The site features a search tool (magnifying glass in the top-right corner) to help you quickly find what you need. We also encourage you to check out the Events and Live Feed sections on the homepage to stay informed about everything happening in our district. Below are key district-wide dates for the 2025-2026 school year: 📅 First Day of School: August 21, 2025 🇺🇸 Labor Day Recess: August 29 & September 1, 2025 🍂 Fall Break: October 13-14, 2025 🦃 Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28, 2025 🎄 Holiday Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 ❄️ Mid-Winter Break: February 16-17, 2026 🌸 Spring Break: March 27 – April 3, 2026 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Recess: May 22-25, 2026 📢 Last Day of School: June 5, 2026 ⚠️ Potential Make-up Days: June 8-10, 2026 Not all dates listed here apply to Crossroads Day School. We hope this helps with your planning, and we encourage you to explore our website for more resources and updates.

We're thrilled to celebrate our amazing Secondary OVA Teachers of the Year! A huge congratulations to Gar Willoughby, our Middle School Teacher of the Year, and Hilary Jacobsen, our High School Teacher of the Year! 🌟👏 Mr. Willoughby is an inspiring educator who engages students in and beyond the online classroom. He leads a traveling club that builds community through shared experiences while exploring diverse cultures. By connecting lessons to students' lives, he makes learning relevant and empowers them to take ownership of their education. His passion and innovation spark a lifelong love of learning, making him a deserving Teacher of the Year candidate. Hilary is a dedicated advocate who puts students first, creating action plans tailored to their success. In her ELA class, she provides meaningful feedback that helps them grow. She goes beyond the classroom, visiting students on-site to build relationships and foster discussions on academic integrity. Her commitment to their well-being and growth makes her a truly inspiring educator. Thank you both for your unwavering dedication to supporting your students and for your kindness toward colleagues. You truly make a difference! 💖 #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

🎉🏆Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Pete on receiving OVA Elementary Teacher of the Year! 🌟Mrs. Pete is always proactive in supporting her student's academic needs and their emotional growth. She goes above and beyond to provide targeted instruction to each of her students while also taking the time to regularly communicate with parents to celebrate their child’s academic successes along the way. She is an active participant in OVA's professional learning community, is seen as a teacher leader by her peers, and has received multiple staff shout-outs this school year. We are very excited for her to represent OVA Elementary as our Teacher of the Year nominee.👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

School social workers are the heart 💛 of our schools. They step in when students are struggling, providing support, resources, and hope when it’s needed most. Their impact is immeasurable—helping families navigate challenges, working alongside staff to remove barriers to learning, and being a trusted presence for students. To our school social workers: Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students. Your work changes lives, and we are beyond grateful for all you do! 👏. While last week was School Social Workers' Week, we appreciate you every day! #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

Dear Oxford Schools Families, We invite you to join us for Community Conversations—an opportunity to connect with board members and district administrators, discuss important topics, or simply stop by to say hello. - Tuesday, March 11 – Daniel Axford Elementary, 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday, April 8 – Oxford High School, 6:00 p.m. These informal gatherings will focus on topics like academic programs, student wellness and support, safety and security, future planning, facilities, or anything else that's on your mind. No speeches, no presentations—just meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. Refreshments will be served, and the Board of Education meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. We hope you’ll join us! Oxford Community Schools

🎨 Hello Wildcats! Let's show our 8th grade artist, Taryn, some support for this amazing piece of art! ✅ Vote for Taryn once per day following this link (it doesn't ask for any information from you): https://www.artsonia.com/museum/aotw/vote.asp Voting ends March 1st so act fast! #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

Hello! Reminder to all families that there will be no school Monday and Tuesday next week (2/17/25 - 2/18/25) for Mid-Winter Break! The administration building will be open by appointment-only. Enjoy!

*** 2/13 - Update *** All elementary and middle school extracurricular activities are canceled. High school events scheduled for this evening will continue (voluntary). Please communicate with your coach/advisor for specifics.