Oxford Middle School

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!

🎉 Congratulations to Jane Vickery on being Oxford Middls School's Support Person of the Year! Jane has made a remarkable impact at Oxford Middle School as a media center paraprofessional. Her dedication to curating resources and fostering a welcoming environment has made the library a hub of learning and creativity. 📚✨From supporting students and staff with research and projects to promoting literacy initiatives, Jane consistently goes above and beyond. Her efforts extend beyond the school as she contributes to community programs at the Oxford Public Library, enriching lives through reading events and educational workshops. 🌍💛 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎉 It’s Assistant Principals Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without giving a huge shoutout to the incredible APs across Oxford Community Schools! Our assistant principals do so much—supporting students, encouraging staff, solving problems big and small, and helping our schools run smoothly each and every day. Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and your steady leadership. We appreciate you! #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

📣 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

🎨🎉Congratulations to 6th grader Audra Potts for having her artwork displayed at Funky Monkey Toys! It’s incredible to see her creativity and talent being showcased in such a fun and vibrant space. If you’re in the area, stop by Funky Monkey Toys in downtown Oxford to admire Audra’s fantastic work and support our local businesses and young artists. #OxfordMIArt #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

🎨A big congratulations to 6th grader Asher McKinley for having their amazing artwork displayed at HomeGrown Brewery! It’s incredible to see young talent being celebrated within our community.🖌️ #OxfordMIArt #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!

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.

This Saturday, over 160 DK through 3rd-grade students and their families joined us at Oxford Elementary School for the First Lego League Explore Expo, a fun-filled day of STEM activities! 💡🤖. Students got hands-on with driving robots, button-making, and even decorating LEGO glasses—just a few of the exciting activities they enjoyed! 🛠️ Teams showcased their amazing creations and were thrilled to check out the incredible robots from our middle and high school robotics teams. Special shout-out to our older students for also stepping up as volunteers at each station to help make the day even more special! A HUGE thank you to Shannon Shafer, our elementary and middle school robotics coordinator, for organizing such a smooth and inspiring event. 🙌💙 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟Seventh-grade students had an unforgettable experience in the media center this week as they began a creative and engaging preview of The Outsiders. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Catherine Willoughby, K-8 Media Specialist, students truly brought the story to life. During class time, students: 📔Listened to an interview with the author. 📔Dressed up in period-themed clothing and took fun selfies. 📔Illustrated character drawings based on vivid descriptions from the book. 📔Watched a 1960s movie at a Drive-In featuring Paul Newman to capture the era's essence. This hands-on approach not only introduces the book but also sparks curiosity and makes literature exciting.👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎨 Another INCREDIBLE piece of art from an Oxford Student! This one is created by Brooklyn Harris, a 6th grader at OMS! Look for her art at Bean and Benny in the Legacy Center! Keep up the great work Wildcats! #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

🎉What a great day to surprise Taylor Klanke! 🎉 🏆🎖️Mrs. Klanke always searches for various ways to have students be excited on math. Her own disposition and joy in the field is contagious, and she regularly sees ways to meet students at their level and then advance it. Her activities are a strong mix of great modalities in an effort to meet the needs of all her learners, and she continuously and patiently pushes all her students towards betterment.👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎨 Another INCREDIBLE piece of art from an Oxford Student! This one is created by Brooklyn Harris, a 6th grader at OMS! Look for her art at Bean and Benny in the Legacy Center! Keep up the great work Wildcats! #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

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

🌟Seventh-grade students had an unforgettable experience in the media center this week as they began a creative and engaging preview of The Outsiders. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Catherine Willoughby, K-8 Media Specialist, students truly brought the story to life. During class time, students: 📔Listened to an interview with the author. 📔Dressed up in period-themed clothing and took fun selfies. 📔Illustrated character drawings based on vivid descriptions from the book. 📔Watched a 1960s movie at a Drive-In featuring Paul Newman to capture the era's essence. This hands-on approach not only introduces the book but also sparks curiosity and makes literature exciting.👏 #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

This incredible piece of art was done by 8th grader Carson LeRoy at OMS! Thanks to Summit Physical Therapy for proudly displaying this amazing piece! #OxfordMIArt #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats