Clear Lake Elementary

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

Dear Clear Lake 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,

Stephanie Niemi, Principal

Clear Lake Elementary School

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.

Dear Clear Lake Families,

Make sure to check your email for the Clear Lake Connector 9/22/25 or click HERE to read! This week's edition contains information regarding Halloween costumes and many pictures from events that have taken place over the last few weeks . This is also a reminder that this Friday, 9/26/25, is our annual FUNd Run. We are currently 75% of the way to meeting our whole school goal. In true Minute To Win It fashion it is going to come down to beating the clock to see which classroom takes 1st place with the most donations. Currently only $15 separates the first and second place classrooms!

-Clear Lake Elementary

Dear Clear Lake 3rd-5th grade families,

Registration for the Clear Lake Girls on the Run (GOTR) team is now open! GOTR meets after school until 5:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. GOTR is open to 3rd-5th graders, and there are only 16 spots available. Participants must be able to attend both Monday and Wednesday to participate. A waitlist will be used if spots fill up. Please note that the registration website states that practice begins the week of 9/22/25. That is incorrect. Practice will begin on Monday, 9/29/25. If you have questions please contact Coach Haverland at erica.haverland@oxfordschools.org

Registration Link: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/112235?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

-Clear Lake GOTR Coaches (Coach Corrigan, Coach Haverland, Coach S. Rondy, and Coach Whitt)

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

Dear Clear Lake families,

This is a reminder that tomorrow Thursday, September 18th, 2025 is our first early release day of the year. Please make sure to send in a note or email your child's classroom teacher if there is a change in dismissal plans. On early release days there is also only one lunch choice. Please see attached pictures for the special lunch menu and the early release schedule.

-Clear Lake Elementary

Dear Clear Lake Families,

The Clear Lake Connector 9/15/25 was sent to your email or you can view by clicking the link HERE. Be sure to check out all the info about FUNd Run 20225, the early release schedule, and a volunteer opportunity to help classroom teachers with the 25-26 with collecting yearbook pictures.
Extended office hours will also be offered this Thursday, 9/18/25 from 1:30-4:30PM and 6:00-8:00PM. Extended office hours are for parents and guardians to come in that need to have their driver's license scanned in the visitor management system. This is required prior to volunteering at events, chaperoning, or being a guest on campus. yearbook.

-Clear Lake Elementary

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

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

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.

View Important OCS District Updates

Dear Clear Lake Families,

I'm writing to invite you to take part in a new Community of the Whole session. These sessions are designed for parents, staff, and community members to connect directly with our School Board in a more open, conversational space.

Participants will have the chance to hear directly from community partners about resources and opportunities and share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

📍 When & Where:

Tuesday, September 9th

6:00 p.m. at Clear Lake Elementary

(Board of Education meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m.)

This month’s session will include a presentation from Oxford Open Handed about their work supporting families in our community, followed by time for open discussion.

We hope you’ll join in!

Stephanie Niemi, Principal

Clear Lake Elementary

Flyer Attachment: BOE Community of the Whole.pdf

Hello Clear Lake Families,

We want to make you aware that emergency vehicles are on site at Clear Lake Elementary this morning to assist with a medical situation. The matter is being handled, and there is no cause for concern. We are sharing this information so that families arriving for drop-off are not alarmed by the presence of emergency responders.

Sincerely,
Clear Lake Elementary

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