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

 

Safe Storage Notice

 

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

2 days ago, 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

lisa.clarke@oxfordschools.org

James Berezney

Oxford Community Schools

james.berezney@oxfordschools.org

6 days ago, Oxford Community Schools

Dear Daniel Axford 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,

Chad Boyd, Principal

Daniel Axford

7 days ago, Oxford Community 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 Oxford Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
8 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
BOE Meeting

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.

8 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Board Meeting Graphic

Tomorrow is the first early release for elementary. Bus times are in PowerSchool. Questions? Call OCS Transportation (248) 969-1888.

15 days ago, OCS Transportation

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

17 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Suzuki Strings Registration Information

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

17 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Flyer with Information for Oxford Suzuki Strings

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.

22 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
Board Meeting Graphic

View Important OCS District Updates

26 days ago, Oxford Community Schools
OCS District Updates Thumbnail

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

about 1 month ago, Oxford Community Schools
The Oxford Village started a construction project on Moyers Street in the village last Wednesday, which will last 6-8 weeks. Moyers St is closed. Many parents use Moyers Street during arrival and dismissal each morning and afternoon. Attached is a map from the Oxford Village Manager showing the route that should be used to get between those two schools. Even the intersection of Hovey St and Moyers St. will be impacted and at times closed due to trenching and installation of underground infrastructure. There will be no left turn out of the parking lot at DA. Also, please do not park on Mechanic St. We will need Mechanic St. to be wide open for 2 way traffic. We will monitor the traffic flow with our Oxford Village Police Department this week and next. We will communicate any changes that may be needed to improve traffic flow. Thank you for your patience with the Moyers Street construction project. 
about 1 month ago, Chad Boyd
DA Construction Route
Good Morning DA Families,We are almost there . . . Just 100 more families need to complete the dismissal form! Linked below is a dismissal form that we will need completed for all DA students by this evening.  We will use the information you provide to inform our teachers and staff how your child will get home each day.  Mr. Boyd is hoping to begin compiling the dismissal information at around 7:00pm this evening.  It is important that we have that information for all students so we can be sure they get home safely.Your child's bus information is now available on Powerschool. Look for the transportation tab.For student safety, it is important that we have clear and consistent information regarding how each student will be dismissed from school each day.  An irregular schedule can be confusing to students and staff.  Over the course of the school year,  if you need to make a one time change, please complete and send in a dismissal change form when that date comes up (Each child will receive a yellow pad of dismissal forms on the first day). You can also call the office if your child's dismissal procedure needs to be changed due to special circumstances that occur during the school day.  Please call the office by 3:00PM in those instances.If your child has special dismissal procedures for the first day of school, please email those directions to your child's teacher.  The schedule provided on the form below should be their regular schedule for the school year.In the coming weeks/months, if you need to make a permanent change to the schedule you provide below, please contact your child's teacher.The Transportation Department can be reached at (248) 969-1888Our Extended Childcare office can be reached at (248) 969-5035Daniel Axford Elementary Dismissal FormThank you!
about 1 month ago, Chad Boyd
Transportation information from Oxford Community Schools has been added to PowerSchool. You may also check your email for this information. Have a great night!
about 1 month ago, Oxford Community Schools
OCS Transportation Announcement
Boa noite, famílias DA, Abaixo, segue o formulário de dispensa que precisaremos preencher para todos os alunos do DA até terça-feira à noite. Usaremos as informações fornecidas para informar nossos professores e funcionários sobre como seu filho chegará em casa todos os dias. É importante que tenhamos essas informações até terça-feira, 19 de agosto de 2025, para que tenhamos tempo de processá-las de uma forma que nossos professores possam usar. As informações sobre o ônibus do seu filho estarão disponíveis no Powerschool a partir de segunda-feira. Você precisará das informações sobre o ônibus do seu filho para preencher o formulário. Para a segurança dos alunos, é importante que tenhamos informações claras e consistentes sobre como cada aluno será dispensado da escola a cada dia. Um horário irregular pode ser confuso para alunos e funcionários.    Ao longo do ano letivo, caso precise fazer uma alteração pontual, preencha e envie um formulário de alteração de dispensa quando essa data chegar (cada criança receberá um bloco amarelo com os formulários de dispensa no primeiro dia). Você também pode ligar para a secretaria caso o procedimento de dispensa do seu filho precise ser alterado devido a circunstâncias especiais que ocorram durante o dia letivo. Nesses casos, ligue para a secretaria até as 15h. Caso seu filho tenha algum procedimento especial para dispensa no primeiro dia de aula, envie essas instruções por e-mail ao professor. O horário fornecido no formulário abaixo deve ser o horário regular do ano letivo. Nas próximas semanas/meses, se você precisar fazer uma alteração permanente no cronograma fornecido abaixo, entre em contato com o professor do seu filho. O Departamento de Transporte pode ser contatado pelo telefone (248) 969-1888 Nosso escritório de assistência infantil estendida pode ser contatado em (248) 969-5035 Formulário de demissão elementar de Daniel Axford Obrigado!
about 1 month ago, Oxford Community Schools
Good Evening DA Families,Linked below is a dismissal form that we will need completed for all DA students by Tuesday evening.  We will use the information you provide to inform our teachers and staff how your child will get home each day.  It is important that we have that information by Tuesday, August 19, 2025 so we have time to process the information in a way our teachers can use.  Your child's bus information will be available on Powerschool by Monday.  You will need your child's bus information to complete the form.  For student safety, it is important that we have clear and consistent information regarding how each student will be dismissed from school each day.  An irregular schedule can be confusing to students and staff.  Over the course of the school year,  if you need to make a one time change, please complete and send in a dismissal change form when that date comes up (Each child will receive a yellow pad of dismissal forms on the first day). You can also call the office if your child's dismissal procedure needs to be changed due to special circumstances that occur during the school day.  Please call the office by 3:00PM in those instances.If your child has special dismissal procedures for the first day of school, please email those directions to your child's teacher.  The schedule provided on the form below should be their regular schedule for the school year.In the coming weeks/months, if you need to make a permanent change to the schedule you provide below, please contact your child's teacher.The Transportation Department can be reached at (248) 969-1888Our Extended Childcare office can be reached at (248) 969-5035Daniel Axford Elementary Dismissal FormThank you!
about 2 months ago, Chad Boyd
Welcome to Daniel Axford Elementary! We are thrilled to have you here for the 2025-2026 school year. This email contains a lot of helpful links and important information. First, our DA Smore page. Here you can find a link to our school calendar, School Handbook, important contact numbers, menus and more. Currently there are a lot of important upcoming events posted. This page is updated regularly, so please be sure to bookmark it and check back often. Second, our District Website. You will be able to find documents, calendars and other important information. You can also find the DA webpage on the website. Our upcoming events can be found there along with other information.Next, if you are on Facebook please join our DA/OES PTO Facebook group. Our PTO puts on a lot of amazing events for us throughout the school year. Be sure to join and stay up to date on all of the PTO happenings!Lastly, and most importantly, your Teacher Placement is in this email!! I have also attached a suggested school supply list as well as menus and a school calendar.We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!25-26_Elem Calendar.pdfDA Elem Lunch Menu.pdfDA Elem Breakfast Menu.pdfBieniasz Welcome Back Letter.pdfDA School Supplies 2025-26.pdf
about 2 months ago, Christina Canale
PTO Welcome 25-26

Click here for some important District Updates as we head into the new school year!

about 2 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

Dear Elementary Families, 

I hope this finds you doing well and ready for a great school year! I know your children are eagerly anticipating the start of school and even more, eagerly waiting to hear who their classroom teacher will be for the 2025-2026 school year! 

Many of you have heard from your building principals that you can expect classroom and teacher placement on August 14, 2025. That was our original plan across all five elementary buildings.

However, due to many late or pending enrollments, we are asking for a little more time to carefully consider class lists and try to ensure more balanced classes. Therefore, we will delay sending out class placements until Friday, August 15, 2025. You should receive notice from your home school by the end of the day Friday.

We greatly appreciate their patience as we are working diligently to prepare for our most important stakeholders- your children and our students! 

Sincerely, 
Anita Qonja-Collins

Anita R. Qonja-Collins
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
10 N. Washington Street
Oxford, MI 48371
248.969.5096

about 2 months ago, Oxford Community Schools

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community! Thanks to the generosity of a private donor, Oxford High School will soon have a brand-new football field! We’re excited about the positive impact this gift will have for students across multiple activities.

This incredible gift will cover the full cost of the field replacement, which means no district funds will be used for this project. The new turf will proudly remain our signature Wildcat blue, and this donation reflects a shared commitment to enhancing student experiences whenever possible without additional cost to our taxpayers.

Construction will begin right away. Our Athletic Director, Tony DeMare, is coordinating closely with coaches to ensure that practices and scheduling remain uninterrupted throughout the process. We are hopeful that the new field will be ready in time for our first home football game on August 29, but there is a chance the work may not be completed by then. If a location change is necessary, we’ll communicate those details with families as soon as possible.

We’re incredibly grateful for this generous investment in our students, our programs, and our district. Thank you for your continued support; we can’t wait to see our Wildcats take the field this fall!

2 months ago, Oxford Community Schools