Oxford Community Schools is performing below expected levels when it comes to student proficiency on standardized tests compared to their socioeconomic status, according to a study put out by Bridge Magazine. The study known as ‘Achievement Exceeding Predicted Proficiency? (AEPP) places Oxford at a state rank of 357 out of 540 districts assessed in the […]
After recovering from their two-point loss to Farmington, the Oxford boys varsity basketball team is once again on a four-game winning streak with their latest 68-42 win over Berkley High School Feb. 6. ‘We’re playing great ball right now,? said Head Coach Stephan Henning. ‘That win at Berkley, we beat them by 25. That was […]
The Oxford Athletic Boosters donated $650 to the Oxford High School Athletic Department to replace the torn American and Michigan flags which currently hang above the school’s Wildcat football stadium. According to Athletic Director Mike Watson, when the stadium was renovated, the current flags and flag poles were installed to make for ‘an impressive entry? […]
ader Staff Writer The Oxford Wildcat grapplers will once again advance to team regionals after pinning the Lake Orion Dragons in a 71-12 defeat at team districts held Feb. 5. The boys won 12 of their 14 matches. Winners included Collin Campbell (125), Vinny Vackaro (130), Edwin Schlickenmeyer, (140), Peter Economou (145), Noah Kinne (152), […]
The Holly/Oxford girls and boys varsity ski teams took to the slopes this past week in the Southeastern Michigan Ski League (SEMSL) Division Championships with the girls taking fourth in the division and the boys winning first place at the meet. While the boys won the division championship race, Coach Phil Nimmo. said they lost […]
The Lady Wildcats earned a hard fought 45-34 victory over Rochester High on Feb. 4 with Skye Donaldson leading the charge by playing all 32 minutes and contributing 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Other strong contributors from Oxford were Samantha Medici with 11 points, including three, three point shots at critical points in […]
Growing up in Pontiac, Independence Township resident Richard Bell recalls different coaches, teachers, and family members who lent him a helping hand when he needed one. It was those people who inspired him to give something of himself back to the community. Bell is the founder and president of the non-profit organization Kids First. ‘Our […]
Oxford Community School’s Academy of Engineering and Technology and Middle School Pre-Engineering Program once again received spotlight attention. The Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) honored the district’s program as a Winner’s Circle Award Recipient on Jan. 23. According to a press release, ‘the goal of the Winner’s Circle is to give recognition to members […]
It’s the year of the horse, according to the Chinese calendar, which was celebrated on Friday, Jan. 31. To give Oxford High School’s foreign exchange students from China a sense of ‘home? and American students a sense of culture, the New Year was celebrated with traditional Chinese decorations and food served during the lunch hour. […]
The Wildcat grapplers clinched their eighth straight league title by beating seven teams during the Oakland Activities Association’s Red Division championships held at Oxford High School Friday night. ‘Eight straight league titles shows consistency in our program,? said Head Coach Paul McDevitt. ‘Many schools have a good year every now and then, but Oxford has […]