Clear Lake Elementary

⏰ Last Call: Kalahari Deal + FUNd Run Volunteers Needed!

Kalahari Fall Break Deal — TODAY is the last day to book! Don't miss out on discounted rooms for fall break. If you've been meaning to book, today's the day — the deal ends tonight. Booking link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51198218

FUNd Run is one week away! 🏃 We're still looking for volunteers to help make this year's run a success. If you can lend a hand — we'd love to have you! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/kirFhvM

Reminder: All volunteers must have a processed iChat form on file for the current school year before volunteering. If you haven't submitted yours yet, please get it turned in to the front office as soon as possible so it can be processed in time.
Due to the FUNd Run schedule taking place during our lunch recesses campus is closed for spectators.

Thank you for supporting our Wildcats! 💙💛

Say cheese!
This is a reminder that this morning, 9/15/26 is Clear Lake picture day! All students in attendance will have their photo taken. Absent? Need a retake? Picture retake day will be 11/12/26. Purchase photos online at shop.hrimaging.com

Dear Clear Lake families,
Please check your email to read the latest Clear Lake Connector! This week's edition has pictures from our first whole school assembly, information about FUNd Run (check out which class is in the lead so far!) and information about our upcoming Homecoming Spirit Week next week.
-Clear Lake Elementary

Dear Wildcat Families:

Oxford High School’s football games have long been a wonderful tradition in our community. To ensure this experience continues to be safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all, we have implemented some expectations/guidelines for 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 2026 Season:

• 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.

• The circle drive in the south parking lot will be blocked off before, during, and after the game.

• OHS parking lots will not be open to non-OHS staff and students until 4:00 p.m. on game day.

• 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

The Tornado Warning has ended and the Shelter status has been lifted. Elementary bus routes will begin departing schools as soon as students are safely on board. Please expect delayed drop-off times this afternoon for elementary bus riders. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Oxford Community Schools

Dear Oxford Schools Families,

We are currently in a "Shelter" status again districtwide due to a Tornado Warning in our area.

Student Status: Elementary students who are still in our buildings are in designated safe areas and are under the supervision of staff.

Dismissal: Dismissal will be delayed due to the weather conditions and shelter status.

Action: Please do not travel to the school to pick up your child while the shelter is in place. It is safer for you and your child to remain in your current safe location.

Next Steps: We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as soon as we are able to do so.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools

Dear Oxford Schools Families,

Due to the potential for additional severe weather this afternoon, all after-school activities at Oxford Middle School are cancelled today.

At this time:

• Oxford High School football game: Still scheduled to be played as planned.

• OHS Tennis and Golf: Cancelled.

• Other OHS sports and activities: High school coaches and advisors will communicate directly with students and families regarding any changes.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Oxford Community Schools

Dear Oxford Schools Families,

The Shelter status for all district buildings has been officially lifted, and all facilities have returned to normal operations.

Due to the timing of additional severe weather expected this afternoon, our secondary buildings will dismiss early today:

• Oxford Middle School:

  1:00 p.m.

• Oxford Bridges High School:

  1:00 p.m.

• Oxford High School:

  1:30 p.m.

Elementary schools will remain on their regular dismissal and bussing schedules.

Our students and staff did a fantastic job following our Standard Response Protocol quickly, calmly, and safely today.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to keep our school community safe.

Oxford Community Schools

Dear Oxford Schools Families,

We are currently in a "Shelter" status districtwide due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (70+ mph winds). What this means: SHELTER is called when personal protection is necessary due to environmental conditions or severe weather. Students and staff move to designated safe areas and follow specific safety strategies.

• Situation: We are currently responding to Severe Weather in our area.

• Student Status: All students are in designated safe areas within the building and are under the supervision of staff.

• Action: Do not travel to the school. During severe weather, it is safer for you and your child to remain in your current safe location.

• Next Steps: We will continue to monitor the situation and will notify you as soon as the hazard has passed and the "All Clear" is given.

Sincerely,

Oxford Community Schools

'Twas the night before the first day of school... and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our Clear Lake Wildcats into the building tomorrow!

A quick note on our staggered start — this is a full day for ALL students:

Thursday, 8/27 — DK: last names A–G | Kindergarten: last names A–K, All 1st-5th grade
Friday, 8/28 — DK: last names H–Z | Kindergarten: last names L–Z, All 1st-5th grade
Monday, 8/31 — All DK-5th grade students attend together

Lunch: Tomorrow's first choice is chicken tenders — see the attached menu for the full lineup, or check Nutrislice on the district website or in the Oxford app for the latest options.

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