Oxford Community Schools

🎨🎶 8th grade art and choir students teamed up to create something amazing! Each art student illustrated a line from the song Lakeside Lullaby by Jacob Narverud, while the choir students brought it to life through their voices. 🌟This would not have been possible without the dedication and talent of OMS choir teacher, Sydnee Harahuc, art teacher, Laura Wilson, and let's not forget our talented students! Check out this amazing collaborative work here --> https://tinyurl.com/3hhkrtdt #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎉 Congrats to Oxford RoboCats Team 2137! 🎉 🤖They competed at the FIRST Championship in Houston, TX, making it to the semifinals in the Milstein Division. Out of 3690 global teams, the RoboCats ranked 90th and placed 10th in Michigan out of 525 teams! 🏆 What an incredible season! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

✨ 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

📢 Parent University: The Anxious Generation 📢 Learn about the challenges of parenting in the age of social media and smart phones and how they've led to the "rewiring" of childhood, leading to an increase of mental illness. This interactive workshop is presented by the North Oakland Community Coalition. 📅 Date: Monday, May 5th, 2025 📍 Location: OES Media Center - 109 Pontiac St, Oxford, MI 👥 Who: Parents/caregivers of students in grades PreK and up 📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/fbEQaNCLwCHHo8cv6

🌸 You're invited! 🌸. Come cheer on Oxford Girls Lacrosse during Hana Night on May 1 at the OHS Stadium! It’ll be a special evening; we’d love to see you in the stands! 🥍 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

🎉Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟Thank you for all that you do!!

🚌 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

📖 Reading is sweet! This year, every Clear Lake family received a copy of The Chocolate Touch for a fun school-wide book club during March is Reading Month. To wrap up the month, the top three readers from each class were invited to a special chocolate party with Mrs. Niemi and Mrs. Gierahn, Clear Lake’s reading specialist. They enjoyed a chocolate fountain with all kinds of tasty treats to dip, plus a candy bar where they could make their own goodie bags. Way to go, readers! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎨Lakeville Elementary's 2nd graders brought peacocks to life in art class! 🦚 They captured the textures of vibrant feathers in their drawings while enjoying practicing peacock calls. It was such a fun and creative day! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

📣Shoutout to the amazing ASD team at Daniel Axford! They not only designed the neurodiversity acceptance shirts but also organized fantastic events like Spirit Week, Penny Wars, and classroom puzzles. Their efforts brought all the elementary schools together to support Autism acceptance. Incredible work, team! ♾️🌟 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎮 Oxford High School's CTE students had an exciting day at Lawrence Tech University! 🏫 They explored the campus, discovered the amazing programs offered, and even got to play video games created by college students. What a fun and inspiring way to learn about future opportunities! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎨 Big shoutout to Allie F., a talented 7th grader from OMS! 🌟 Her artwork is proudly on display at Evergreens Coffee and Bake Shop, adding a splash of creativity to the community. Stop by and check it out while enjoying some delicious treats! 🖌️🍪 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 Huge congratulations to Laura Wilson, art teacher at OMS! 🏆 Laura has been honored with Artsonia's Annual Art Education Leadership Award for her inspiring contributions to the art education community. Through her online school gallery on Artsonia, Laura continues to motivate and uplift her peers, showcasing the transformative power of art. 🎨✨ #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🏆At Oxford Community Schools we are honored to have 4 AMAZING Acorn2Oak grant winners! This grant is for Oakland County young dreamers who deserve the resources to make their visions real. 🌟OHS Students Abubakar Touray and Kuumba Touray, and OES students Addi M. and Elin P. represented Oxford in 4 unique and impressive ways! Abubakar Touray was honored with the Acorns Award for his active role in planning and attending the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr. National Convention. His involvement in connecting with aspiring engineers and representing his community at a national level is commendable!👨🏾‍🔬 Kuumba Touray earned recognition for her dedication to gymnastics, showcasing incredible discipline and passion. Her success is truly inspiring!🤸🏾‍♂️ Addi M. was awarded an entrepreneurial grant to launch her own slime business. What a creative and fun venture!🖌️ Elin P. was recognized with a community service grant for her thoughtful initiative to create and deliver care packages to those affected by the Oxford Tragedy. A truly compassionate effort!💙 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

Reminder: No School Friday, April 18th!

🎉🏆Congratulations to Shannon Shafer on being named Oxford Elementary's Support Staff of the Year!!! She is an invaluable part of the school! She leads the innovative STEM programs, organizes events like the Book Fair, and fosters a love for reading! Her dedication extends to mentoring students, supporting staff, and creating a positive school environment. 🌟She truly deserves this recognition!!👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎉Congratulations to Allison Miller for being OHS's Support Person of the Year! 🌟Allison is such an incredible support to both students and staff in the testing room. She shows up every day with a smile, ready to tackle anything that comes her way. She’s friendly, organized, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly. She helps with transition assessments for IEPs, keeps track of student accommodations, and follows up with students who need extra time or have been absent. Allison makes sure projects and tests are completed and returned to teachers on time, all while staying connected with staff and spreading positivity. We’re so lucky to have her on the team—thank you for all your hard work, Allison! 💛💙 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

The OHS Leadership Class selected Crossroads Day School as the recipient of the funds raised during Charity Week this year. Thanks to their incredible efforts, a total of $13,034 was raised! These funds will go directly toward enhancing student learning at Crossroads Day School. Earlier this year, Crossroads' principal, Don Maskill, delivered a presentation to the leadership class telling them that, if Crossroads was selected, the money would be used for PBIS initiatives, microscopes for science class, resources for the library, field trips, and more. He stated that he'd also love to add a flagpole and flag by the girls' school. Mr. Maskill and the Crossroads team are all so grateful and appreciative of the work the OHS students, staff, and school community have done for Crossroads ❤️ What an outstanding way to make a positive impact—great job, Wildcats! 🐾 #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

🎓 Huge Congratulations to Jenna Duong! Jenna has achieved an incredible milestone as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist! Out of the only 511 semifinalists across all of Michigan, Jenna stands out as the sole finalist from Oxford High School. This is a remarkable achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of her hard work and dedication! Way to go, Jenna—you inspire us all!🌟 #WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats