Oxford Middle School

🎨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

🎨 Hello Wildcats! Let's show our 8th grade artist, Taryn, some support for this amazing piece of art! ✅ Vote for Taryn once per day following this link (it doesn't ask for any information from you): https://www.artsonia.com/museum/aotw/vote.asp Voting ends March 1st so act fast! #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

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

OHS student, athlete, and mentor Nolan Mauser took time this week to connect with our middle school students, showing the power of positive role models. As part of their "Personal Best" unit in 6th grade ELA, students have been reflecting on the qualities that make someone a great leader. OMS students, including Chase Clark, look up to our OHS Wildcats as role models, and today was a great opportunity to see that leadership in action. Not only did Nolan take time to meet with Chase, he also spoke with our 8th grade WEB leaders about the importance of leadership and how even the smallest interactions can make a difference. We are so proud of him for stepping up as a mentor and setting an example for our younger Wildcats! 👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

Hello! Reminder to all families that there will be no school Monday and Tuesday next week (2/17/25 - 2/18/25) for Mid-Winter Break! The administration building will be open by appointment-only. Enjoy!

*** 2/13 - Update *** All elementary and middle school extracurricular activities are canceled. High school events scheduled for this evening will continue (voluntary). Please communicate with your coach/advisor for specifics.

🎨 Oxford Middle School’s own Henry Smith has his artwork on display at Bean & Benny coffee shop in the Legacy Center! Stop by to see his incredible work and check out other local artists around town. 🖌️🖼️ #OxfordMIArt #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

Tickets are on sale now!!! Oxford High School Presents, Mary Poppins ☂️ February 21 through March 2, 2025 https://oxfordperformingartscenter.thundertix.com/events/241618

* * * Update 10:00 a.m. * * * High school athletic events scheduled for this evening will continue as planned. All elementary and middle school extracurricular activities are canceled.