It was a mixed bag of results for Oxford’s varsity volleyball team. On Thursday, Sept. 22, Oxford faced Bloomfield Hills Lahser at home and would sweep the Knights in three sets. Oxford won game one 25-20, game two 25-16 and game three 25-21. ‘It truly was a team effort with every rostered player contributing in […]
Leonard Elementary students got the surprise of the school year on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15 What started as a school-wide writing prompt ended with every student climbing aboard a military helicopter thanks to a surprise visit from the United States Customs and Border Patrol. When school started for the day, Leonard Principal Paul […]
For Oxford Community Schools, online learning is the big new thing. According to an email response to questions asked by the Leader about the Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA) from Linda Lewis, the Executive Assistant for Curriculum and District Communications, registration for OVA exploded over the summer. She indicated 283 students ? 47 students inside the […]
It’s a dream job come true for Oxford Middle School Assistant Principal Carolyn Cregar. Since coming to Oxford Community Schools in August 2004, Cregar’s goal has been to get into the administrative side of the middle school. After previously applying twice, she was finally selected last month to fill the position, which was vacated by […]
Do not be surprised if there is a dramatic decrease in test score proficiency this upcoming year for Oxford Community Schools. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the State of Michigan Board of Education voted 6-1 in favor of increasing the cut scores for proficiency standards on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) and Michigan Merit Exam […]
Residents at Hope Senior Apartments were reminded of the importance of stop, drop and roll when the Oxford Fire Department stopped by for the annual fireman’s picnic last month. Firefighters presented a half-hour video of what to do in case of a fire. ‘Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home […]
The lady golfers remain unbeaten on the season after defeating Birmingham Groves and Avondale this past week. On Monday, Sept. 12 the girls traveled down to Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Beverly Hills to take on Groves. When the match concluded, Oxford walked away with a close 186-193 victory. Kyla Kurczewski fired a 43 to […]
Ferndale saw just how good Oxford boys soccer can be as the Wildcats swept the Eagles in back-to-back games this week. In a rematch of their first Oakland Activities Association contest from last season, the Wildcats traveled down to Ferndale on Tuesday, Sept. 13 and found themselves in a defensive battle, playing to a 0-0 […]
The varsity swim and dive team finished in second place in a tri-match against Notre Dame Prep and Avondale on Thursday, Sept. 15. Oxford would lose to Notre Dame Prep 101-84 while defeating Avondale 127-59. Highlights from the meet include: 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay of sophomore Haley Kornburger, junior Caitlyn Wroblewski, freshman Taylor […]
Varsity Wildcat running back/middle linebacker Prescott Line needs your vote. The senior is currently selected as one of ten top high school varsity football players from across southeast Michigan by State Champs! and is competing for a final four spot in the State Champs! Metro PCS Mr. Football Award. The award is run through State […]