The Boys Varsity Swim & Dive have kicked off their season with a 1-1 record, so far after defeating North Farmington 108-78 last week. As far as what to expect the rest of the season, Head Coach Jackie Rank isn’t quite sure. ‘But the athletes are excited and willing to learn, and I think we […]
After placing third in their first competition and seventh out of eight teams in their league, Coach Shari Russell says the Varsity Competitive Cheer team is going to have a ‘pretty tough season? ahead of them. ‘Because our league, (OAA Red) is probably one of the toughest leagues in the state of Michigan, so that […]
At a special meeting held Monday night, the Oxford School Board decided to hold off on voting on the appointment of Tim Throne as superintendent until the new board is seated in January, due to the wishes of Throne and further reflection of board members. Following the chaotic meeting where Throne sat awkwardly silent (see […]
Just a week after Superintendent Dr. William Skilling announced his retirement, current Deputy Superintendent Tim Throne, was almost appointed superintendent of Oxford Schools commencing September 1, 2015 ? June 30, 2018 at the Dec. 10 regular meeting. But spirited discussion from board members and the audience postponed the vote. The appointment was a last-minute addition […]
After being unable to come to agreement on a lease agreement between Weiming Education Group (WEG) and Oxford Schools, WEG is looking at private land around Oxford in which to build a dormitory to house international students, according to Deputy Superintendent Tim Throne who recently returned from China earlier this month. Throne said the purpose […]
While the Lady Wildcats have gotten off to a little bit of a rocky 1-2 start this season, Head Coach Steve Emert believes his team will improve. ‘Our expectation is to go into each practice and game, and give total effort, so that we individually improve and the team improves,? he said. Leading the way […]
As in years past, Coach Paul McDevitt is expecting his wrestlers to ‘continue the winning tradition.? So far, they have started the season with a 4-3 record. ‘This is a very young team compared to past teams.? There aren’t as many ‘superstars? on this team as we’ve had in the past,? McDevitt explained. ‘However, they […]
The Oxford Varsity Boys bowling team kicked off their season last week after winning over the Berkley Bears in both baker games with 204 and 220 vs. Berkley’s 141 and 133, followed by a fourth place win out of 24 teams at the Cougar Classic at Collier Lanes Dec. 13. ‘This year’s boy’s team has […]
The Wildcat Varsity Boys? Basektball team kicked off their season with a slam dunk last week, after winning two games in a row. The first was a 61-45 win over Lake Orion on Dec. 11 ‘That was great. We haven’t beat Lake Orion in basketball in at least five or more years. The kids were […]
Oxford Schools will see a new superintendent next fall, as Superintendent Dr. William Skilling steps into retirement on Aug. 31 after 35 years in education. ‘I have been thinking about the transition plan, retirement plan for actually a couple of years,? Skilling told this reporter in a one-on-one interview. ‘In talking with my wife and […]