Kids of all ages gathered Saturday at Christ the King Church for a little Easter fun. They did crafts, got their faces painted, listened to the Easter story, then hunted for plastic eggs full of candy. A good time was had by all.
The Oxford Board of Education is seeking to appoint a new board member in light of the announcement at the April 16 board meeting that Trustee Bill Keenist was resigning from his position effective May 1. Interested applicants can e-mail a ‘letter of interest? to Supt. Dr. William Skilling at William.skilling@oxfordschools.org or stop at the […]
After leading his team in his first year as head coach to district finals and claiming a league title for the first time in 30 years, accolades keep coming in for Oxford Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Stephan Henning. Henning was recently named ‘Coach of the Year in the OAA Blue Division,? ‘All Detroit North Coach […]
With so many extra-curricular activities offered to students these days, Coach Matt Johnson is having a hard time filling his girls? track team. ‘It’s sad to say but it’s hard having the girls spread out so thin,? he said. With a squad of 36 total girls, Johnson said he’s going to have to get creative. […]
With all veteran returnee players, Coach Terry Kelley expects a lot out of his Boys Varsity Golf team. ‘Our top four are absolutely solid and we have four fighting for those last two regular positions,? noted Kelley. ‘I look for us to do well in our league even though our league is going to be […]
It’s been a tough start for the boys varsity lacrosse team being five weeks into the season and having only played one game due to poor weather conditions. ‘I have a 16 game schedule coming back from the break, playing three times a week which means we don’t get a lot of time to improve […]
The first -ever Oxford Dance Conservatory Spring Showcase will be held Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Oxford Fine Arts Center, located at Oxford High School. ‘We are very excited,? said Instructor Katy Koivunen. ‘This is a very big deal.? ‘This spring show is our student showcase, which has mostly student choreographed dances […]
After only losing one senior last year and the majority of the team coming back, Tennis Coach Gail Bailey said her girls ‘look better and stronger this year.? ‘I think their confidence and level of play has gone up a lot over the summer,? Bailey said. ‘I think we’re going to be really competitive this […]
With no discussion of the details, the Oxford Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. William Skilling’s contract until June 2019 at the April 1 regular board meeting. The contract was passed 6-0. Trustee Bill Keenist was absent. According to the contract, his salary for the 2014-15 school year will remain the same at the current […]
‘Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his conduct.? ~ Thomas Jefferson If the Oxford Board of Education were sitting in my classroom and I graded them on transparency, I would have to fail them. The April 1 school board meeting is a perfect example of the ‘lack […]