Because there is evidence that shows that students lose much of what they learn over the summer if they’re not in an active learning mode, particularly in lower performing schools, Governor Rick Snyder in his State-of-State Address suggested looking at year-round schools. ‘Again, I’m not suggesting this for every corner of Michigan, but I think […]
Genisys Credit Union is a few steps closer to being able to construct a new facility in Oxford Village. Last week, the village planning commission voted 4-0 to give final approval to Genisys? site plan with conditions such the landscaping must be irrigated and maintained, and the credit union must agree to contribute funds for […]
Oxford High School thespians will bring the award-winning Disney musical ‘Beauty and the Beast? to the stage March 19-22 at the school’s Fine Arts Center. In order to bring ‘a tale as old as time? to life, it took a lot of busy hands behind the scenes, according to Director Krista Price. ‘It takes a […]
Heroes come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Take Anna Clinton, for example. She saved her father, grandmother and two dogs from an electrical fire that could have easily gotten out of control and destroyed her grandmother’s mobile home on Channing Circle in Hidden Lake Estates off Rochester Rd. ‘She’s a lifesaver, literally,? said her […]
Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation Feb. 25 updating Michigan’s school safety drill requirements to ensure students are better prepared in times of emergency. ‘This legislation will help give parents peace of mind in knowing their children and school officials are trained and prepared for possible school emergencies,? Snyder said in a Press Release. House Bill […]
After winning their first league title in 33 years a week prior, the Wildcat’s Boys Varsity Basketball team saw its magical winning season come to an end after a hard 48-30 loss to Stoney Creek in the MHSAA District finals March 6. To prepare for the game, Head Coach Stephan Henning said his boys had […]
Oxford Schools had ‘mixed? results on the MEAP test (Michigan Educational Assessment Program), the numbers for which were released Feb. 28, according to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. James Schwarz. ‘We have, obviously, areas that need improvement and we have areas where we excelled in and did very well,? Schwarz said. ‘We were […]
When it comes to Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) students, Oxford Schools is down approximately 83 from the fall count, which equates to a student population of 5,345 FTEs, based on the spring count day held Feb. 12. ‘We budgeted for fewer students for the second count,? said Superintendent Dr. William Skilling. ‘That has been the trend. […]
The Oxford Wildcat boys varsity basketball made history Feb. 25 after winning the league title for the first time in more than 30 years by beating Hazel Park 72-66. ‘I don’t think it honestly has hit me how significant (this is), especially (in) my first year as head coach,? said Coach Stephan Henning. ‘I was […]
Discussion on whether or not to extend Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling’s contract to 2019 has been pushed back to the March 26 meeting, according to Board of Education President Colleen Schultz. ‘We’re not doing anything until the end of this month. We’re going to do everybody’s contracts, all the administrators? contracts,? Schultz told this […]