Daniel Axford Elementary

Good Evening Oxford Schools Families!

We’ve heard from many of you that there are too many different apps, emails, and places to check for information from school. We’re writing to make you aware of a change we’re making to how we communicate with families and hopefully help simplify things. This year, we’re working to bring more communication together in one place.

This week, we’ll begin launching Rooms, a new communication tool built into the Oxford Community Schools app. Rooms will allow families to receive messages and communicate with teachers, and other school staff through one system.

✅ What you need to do now:

If you haven’t already, please Download the Oxford Community Schools app on your phone. This will be the easiest way to access Rooms once it goes live. You can also customize your notification preferences and choose how you want to receive messages, including through the app, text, and email.

This will be a transition, but starting this school year, Rooms will become our primary method of digital communication between teachers, staff, students, and families. You will also continue to receive communications from school buildings and the district with important news, announcements, school cancellations, etc.

We know it will take a little time to get used to a new system, but we hope bringing more of our communication into one place will make things easier for families.

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools

Dear Oxford Families,

We are excited to welcome our Wildcats back for the 2026-27 school year! As we prepare for the start of school, please review the important information and upcoming dates below. We have also attached our Welcome Back Wildcats Flyer with additional back-to-school events and information for each building.

Please complete these items as soon as possible:

• Complete the Annual Information Update in PowerSchool: Please login to PowerSchool to complete the required forms as soon as possible. Check your email from yesterday for additional information on this process.
  

• Complete the Education & Nutrition Benefits Application: While the state is funding free breakfast and lunch for all students, we strongly encourage every family to complete the application. The information helps determine eligibility for various supports and funding that benefit both families and our schools.

Important Back-to-School Dates:

• August 21: Elementary homeroom assignments are expected to be emailed to families.

• August 21: Bus stop information, including times and locations, is expected to be emailed to families and will also be available in PowerSchool.

• August 26 at noon: First day for Oxford Virtual Academy students.

• August 27: First day of school for students in our in-person, Oxford buildings.

Families can expect to begin receiving updates, newsletters and other important information from their child's school building soon. Please check your spam or junk email folder if you are not receiving communications. Completing your Annual Information Update will also help ensure we have your current contact information.

Our administrative assistants returned to our school buildings yesterday and are working through requests that have come in over the summer. We appreciate your patience as they work to respond to families and prepare for the start of the school year.

For additional back-to-school information, including school supply lists, staff directories, calendars and more, visit oxfordschools.org or download the Oxford Community Schools mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.

We look forward to a great start to the new school year!

Oxford Community Schools

Dear Oxford Community Schools Families,

To help us ensure you receive important school and district information, it's time for one parent or guardian for each student to complete the 2026-27 Annual Information Update.

Your information is used to:

• Keep phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contacts current

• Ensure we can quickly reach you in an emergency

• Provide access to important forms, notices and school information

• Review and acknowledge required policies, including the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

Step 1: Login to Your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account

Go to: oxford.powerschool.com/public and login with the credentials you previously created.

Step 2: Complete the Annual Information Update

Please complete all required forms for each student.

1. Form 1: Student Contact Information

   • Update emergency contacts and general contact information.

   • All students must have at least three contacts listed (Parent/Guardian and at least one additional person).

2. Form 2: Student Health History

   • Provide or confirm current health and medical information for your student.

3. Form 3: District and Student Policy Updates

   • Review and acknowledge important policy updates for the new school year.

Note: only one parent or guardian can submit the Annual Information Update.

For questions or assistance, please contact your school's main office or Barb Massie (barbara.massie@oxfordschools.org).

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools

Tomorrow is Election Day.

Oxford residents, voting precincts were changed this year. To be prepared before tomorrow, please use the tools on this page to ensure you’re headed to the correct polling place. It may be different than the place you voted in November.

If you haven’t already voted, you can drop off your absentee ballot or vote in-person tomorrow. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Local elections are often decided by a small number of votes, and every vote helps shape the future of our community.

Helpful Resources

OCS Operating Millage: https://www.oxfordschools.org/o/ocs/page/millage

Voter and Ballot Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage information: https://oaklandenhancementmillage.com/

Thank you for staying informed and participating in the election!

Election Day is just a few days away.

If you haven’t voted yet, early in-person voting continues this weekend.

For Oxford and Addison Township voters, the location for early in-person voting is the Orion Township Recreation Center at 3800 Baldwin Rd, Orion Township, MI 48359. The hours for early voting are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every day except for July 30 (voting hours on July 30 are 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.).

If you don’t vote early, please take a minute to decide when and where you’ll vote to ensure you’re ready on Election Day, August 4.

Helpful Resources

OCS Operating Millage: https://www.oxfordschools.org/o/ocs/page/millage

Voter and Ballot Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage information: https://oaklandenhancementmillage.com/

Thank you for taking part in your community by voting!

Election Update - What You’ll See on Your Ballot

As you prepare to vote in the August 4 election, please be aware that you'll see two separate school-related funding proposals on your ballot. While both would provide funding to Oxford Community Schools if approved, they are different proposals that serve different purposes.

Oxford Community Schools Non-Homestead Operating Millage

• Does not increase taxes on primary residences

• Supports day-to-day school operations

• Restores the current operating millage to 18 mills on non-homestead property and renews for ten years

• Operating millages have been part of Michigan’s school funding system since Proposal A in 1994.

Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage

• Applies to all taxable property in Oakland County, including primary residences

• Funding would be distributed countywide to public schools based on student enrollment.

• Oxford Community Schools would receive more funding than taxpayers in our district boundaries would contribute.

These are two separate ballot questions, and voters may vote on each proposal independently.

Helpful Resources

OCS Operating Millage: https://www.oxfordschools.org/o/ocs/page/millage

Voter and Ballot Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

Oakland Schools Enhancement Millage information: https://oaklandenhancementmillage.com/

OCS Non-Homestead Operating Millage Ballot Language

Thank you for staying informed and participating in your community!

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.

*** EVENING ACTIVITIES UPDATE 1/26/26 ***

• All elementary and middle school activities for this evening are canceled.

• High school coaches/advisors have been in communication with their teams. Several high school activities for this evening will continue as scheduled.

Reminder: On days when school is canceled, evening activities are optional. Families/students should only attend if it is safe to do so.

Oxford Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to hazardous road conditions.

Updates on afterschool and evening activities will be shared on social media and posted to our district website.

Due to forecasted dangerously low temperatures, all Oxford Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026.

Please stay safe and take necessary precautions in the extreme cold.

1/15/26 Evening Activities Update:

• High school games and practices may take place after 3:00 p.m. tonight and are optional (coaches will communicate directly).
  

• High school exam days have been adjusted - please check your email for more information.
  

• All elementary and middle school activities are canceled for this evening.

Please keep in mind that all events on days when school is canceled are optional. Please only participate and/or attend if you feel it is safe to do so.

Dear OCS Elementary Families,

We are aware that some parents and guardians are experiencing difficulties when attempting to access elementary report cards through the link emailed earlier today. In some instances, only the first page of the report card is loading; in others, the document is not opening at all.

PowerSchool employs a process called Document Management to prepare report cards for viewing and storing the file after the email notification is sent. Due to the high volume of report cards released simultaneously, it seems that the system is processing more slowly than usual. As a result, trying to access the report card immediately may lead to errors.

If you encounter this issue, please wait a little while and try the link in your email again later today or tomorrow. We understand this is inconvenient and appreciate your patience as the system completes its processing.

If you are still unable to access your child’s report card by tomorrow, please contact your building’s secretary for assistance.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Oxford Community Schools

Dear Oxford Community Schools Families,

We want to hear from you! Whether you voted yes or no on the recent millage proposals, your perspective is important and will help guide planning for programs, facilities, and services that best support our students and community.

Share your thoughts in one of these ways:

In-Person Listening Session:

Tuesday, December 9

6–7 p.m.

Oxford Middle School

Virtual Listening Session:

Thursday, December 11

6–7 p.m.

Login to the Virtual Session (on 12/11/25 at 6:00 p.m.)

Online Community Survey:

Take the Survey

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your voice. We look forward to hearing from you!

With gratitude,

Dr. Tonya Milligan

Superintendent

Oxford Community Schools

Tomorrow is Election Day! Make your voice heard and vote on the two Oxford Community Schools millages. Please encourage your Oxford friends and family to vote too.

If you have questions about what’s on the ballot, Check Out This Short Video.

More information including an FAQ section is available at http://oxfordschools.org/millage.

These elections are typically very close which means it's critical that all of our families and staff take the time to vote. Every vote counts!

Dear Oxford Community Schools Families,

We understand that some families may have concerns about food insecurity. For additional support if needed, we have compiled a list of local food assistance resources. You can access the full list on our website here: Food Assistance Resources.

We also want to remind families that every student is encouraged to eat a free breakfast and lunch at school each day to ensure they have access to nutritious meals.

If your family is in need and unable to access food, please reach out to a Family School Liaison (FSL) or any school staff member. We are here to help connect you with the right resources.

Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools