Oxford Elementary

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Horton is the glue that hold OES together. She is a friend to everyone- staff and student! She works so hard... and always with a smile on her face! We appreciate everything you do! Thank you, Mrs. Horton! OES loves you! -Kinsey H. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Ms. Plichta from OES is so kind to Elin and all of the students. She always smiles and is so friendly. Elin loves fresh broccoli and Ms. Plichta knows this and always has it for Elin! Thank you ! -Marisa P. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🗓️ Join us for our next Community Conversations on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 PM at Oxford Elementary! 🏫 There’s no set agenda — just an open, welcoming space to talk about whatever’s on your mind. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to listen in, we’d love to have you there. 💬 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

✨ 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

🚌 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

The Career and Technical Education Department is seeking advice and assistance from key business and industry partners in order to keep our state-approved CTE programs up to industry standards.👩‍🔬🚑 We would like to invite YOU to become a member of the CTE Advisory Committee, which meets approximately two times per year. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to collaborate with one another and to provide recommendations for the continuous improvement of our CTE programs. Oxford High School currently has 9 programs and 4 Early Middle College Programs: - Mechatronics - Digital Multimedia - Automotive Technology (Early Middle College) - Marketing (Early Middle College) - Computer Programming - Radio & Television Broadcast Technology - Business - Health Science - Finance (Early Middle College) - Information Technology (Early Middle College) The Spring Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee Meeting will be held in the morning on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 8:15-9:45am in the PAC lobby. If you or someone you know may be interested in serving on any of our program committees, please contact Career Focused Education Director, Lisa Butts, at lisa.butts@oxfordschools.org

Reminder: No School Friday, April 18th!

🏆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

🎉🏆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

🎉📚Ms. Hoke’s 4th grade students at OES surpassed their reading goal of 15,000 minutes by logging an impressive 17,436 minutes for the month of March! To celebrate this amazing achievement, they had a glow party filled with solving math/reading glow-themed mysteries, playing Jeopardy, and of course dancing! Keep shining bright, readers! ✨ #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

📣 Our next Community Conversations is happening April 29 from 6–7 PM — and this time, it’s virtual! 💻 Join from home, your car, or wherever works for you. We’ll be talking about school safety in various forms, and how we’re continuing to strengthen support for our students and staff. Let’s keep working together to make our schools the very best places for kids to learn and grow. RSVP here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mrckt854 A Zoom link will be sent before the meeting.

🌟Volunteers Needed! 🌟 Join us in making a difference by helping local homeowners in need with basic yard work April 26th & 27th! Let’s come together as a community to lend a hand and share some kindness! Click the link to learn more and to sign up - bit.ly/ogb2025!

Nominate a deserving individual TODAY for the 2nd Annual Cares Awards! Your recognition can shine a light on those who truly make a difference for our students with disabilities. Nominations are open for: - Teachers - Paraprofessionals - Bus Drivers - School Staff - Supportive Peers https://tinyurl.com/OCSCares2025

📚✨This month at OES in Mrs. Alef's class, we had some very special visitors in our classroom—our third graders’ families! Parents, grandparents, siblings, and loved ones joined us as guest readers, sharing some of their favorite books and making reading come alive in such a fun way. Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us and help foster a love of reading in our classroom! 📖 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

OES 3rd graders brought history to life at their wax museum! Check out these pics; didn't they do a great job?!? Besides looking the part, they did a lot of research on their chosen historical figures, showcasing their impressive research and non-fiction reading skills. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎉🏆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

📢 Parent University: Vaping 101 📢 Learn about the challenges of youth vaping and how to support a vape-free lifestyle at this interactive workshop presented by the North Oakland Community Coalition. 📅 Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 📍 Location: 10 N. Washington, Oxford, MI 👥 Who: Parents/caregivers of students in grades 5 and up 📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/JHWVgF9RujA4p5J59 We hope to see you there!

4th Graders at OES were given materials to create circuits using the central idea that "knowledge and skill are built by trial and error." It was incredible to see their curiosity and determination in action! Great job investigating and problem solving, future scientists!🌟. #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

🎉🏆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

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.