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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.

Tickets are on sale now!!! Oxford High School Presents, Mary Poppins ☂️ February 21 through March 2, 2025 https://oxfordperformingartscenter.thundertix.com/events/241618

* * * Update 10:00 a.m. * * * High school athletic events scheduled for this evening will continue as planned. All elementary and middle school extracurricular activities are canceled.

Due to hazardous road conditions, all Oxford Community Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 6. Information and updates on afterschool and evening activities will be shared on social media and posted here to our district website, https://oxfordschools.org.

🌺 Hana Night 🏀 Thursday, February 6th at Ian Smith Gymnasium (OHS) Join us as we honor Hana! Any donations made will be sent to the Hana St. Juliana Memorial Fund.

We are anticipating that all Oxford Community Schools will be in session tomorrow, but due to slippery road conditions, our buses will not be able to travel on dirt roads for pickups or drop-offs. If your child’s bus stop is on a dirt road, please make arrangements to transport them tomorrow to and from school if it is safe to do so. We are letting you know this evening to allow time for planning, and we appreciate your understanding. If you have questions in the morning, please contact the transportation department at (248) 969-1888.

There will be no school today, Thursday, January 23, due to hazardous road conditions. Stay safe and warm.  We look forward to seeing you all back tomorrow.

🚨 No school Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, due to dangerously low temperatures. - All middle school after-school activities are canceled. - High school practices are voluntary—coaches will provide details. - Oxford's Got Talent is rescheduled for March 11. - Strategic Planning Community Forums on January 22 will proceed as planned. 📧 Check your email for full details. Stay safe, Wildcats!

What a magical evening in Oxford! The Soup and Sweet Stroll is in full swing, and while it’s chilly outside, the soup is piping hot. We're proud to be part of this heartwarming community tradition. #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

Congratulations to Senior Jake Champagne on tying the all-time scoring record in the history of Oxford Basketball! Jake’s 22 points on the night makes 1120 for him in his outstanding career and is now tied at the top of the all-time list. Jake will look to be all alone at the top this Sunday in the team’s next game. Congratulations Jake! Go Wildcats!

🎉 Ready to start 2025 with a new opportunity? Oxford Community Schools is looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our amazing team! If you're ready to make a difference in students' lives, we want to hear from you! ✨ To learn more about this position or other career opportunities in our district, visit https://tinyurl.com/ocs-careers.