While most athletes learn to play a sport from a parent or participating in parks and recreation leagues in their youth, OHS senior Madi Eschberger learned from watching YouTube videos. The three-year varsity lacrosse player for the Wildcats was introduced to the game in seventh grade as a spectator. ‘I actually saw my cousin play […]
Oxford Community Schools is one step closer to being able to house international students after signing on the dotted line to a new international partnership with the Weiming Education Group out of Hong Kong, China. ‘Our new partnership with Weiming Education Group will move us closer to making the globe our campus,? said Superintendent Dr. […]
The Lady Cat swimmers took a hard 119-67 loss to the Lake Orion Dragons during their home dual meet on Oct. 17. ‘We had some good races and the girls had some good swims,? said Head Coach Jacquelyn Rank. ‘Most were season-best times or close to it.? In the 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay […]
While drilling for oil and natural gas may not be new to Addison Township, the potential use of pipelines in excess of 30 years old has both residents and township officials concerned. ‘We’re not against the oil and gas industry,? said township Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘My issue is these pipes were put in (sometime in […]
It has been rumored on social media that the Oxford Twp. Parks and Rec. Dept. didn’t bid on the use of the Oxford High School’s swimming pool this year due to too many scheduling conflicts and that the district closed it to the public because they can’t afford the cost. Parks Director Ron Davis wants […]
The Lady Wildcat Swim & Dive team held their second of three home meets on the season and lost to North Farmington 124-62. We are now 3 – 3 overall and 2 – 3 in our league,? said Head Coach Jacquelyn Rank. ‘Farmington had more power and more depth, winning nine of the 12 events. […]
Count Day showed 98 less students attending Oxford Community Schools than last year, lowering the district’s total to 5,590 pupils. But Superintendent Dr. William Skilling said the number Full-Time-Equivalent (FTE) students is up by approximately 10 students. ‘For our (state) funding, the FTEs are important, not the head count,? Skilling said. ‘We greatly reduced our […]
Oxford Community Schools is one of eight school districts who are celebrating more success after being announced as recipient of the 2013 Michigan’s Best Award by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). OCS is being recognized for two programs. First: For its PreK-12 Fifth Core World Language & Culture Program in the improving Student […]
Last week, parents received an e-mail alert from Oxford Community Schools dispelling any rumors of a MRSA outbreak, but informing them that 15 cases of Impetigo, a highly contagious staph infection was confirmed among the JV Football Team. However, since the event, that number has changed. ‘According to our Athletic Director Mike Watson, we officially […]
The AAA School Safety Patrol awarded eleven schools, including Leonard Elementary, with $500 grants. ‘I have to give Melissa (Musgrove) all the credit for that,? said Leonard Principal Paul McDevitt. ‘She found the grant, she applied for the grant, she wrote the grant, she was awarded the grant and she has some great ideas on […]