District up 612 students, mostly from Virtual Academy

After the Oct. 3 student count, Oxford Community Schools are up by 612 students from a year ago, making the total number of students 5,688. Of the 5,688 students, 1,317 are school of choice (up 763 from last year) and 794 students are enrolled in the Virtual Academy program, which is 507 more on-line students […]

District’s world language program recognized

Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling said they were ‘very surprised and honored? after being presented the ‘Educational Program of the Year Award? for its Fifth Core World Language Culture Program at Automation Alley’s 12 annual Awards Gala held at the GM Heritage Center in Troy. ‘We were told there were 60 applicants for the award […]

Man charged with felonious assault after alleged knife threat

Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies in Addison Township responded to a call that a woman’s estranged husband had allegedly broke into her father’s home and threatened her with a knife. According to the sheriff’s report, Mark Dowell, 25, of Addison, entered the home through a window. Once inside, Dowell allegedly fought with a male friend of […]

Fisher appointed interim treasurer for Addison

Lori Fisher is the new face of the treasurer’s office in Addison Township after being sworn in at noon on Sept. 27. ‘I’m very interested in being a part of the board and serving the residents of Addison Township,? Fisher said. ‘I think the board has a nice compatibility (amongst its members) and I would […]

Leonard kids learn facts about fresh water

After second graders from Leonard Elementary raised nearly $360 to go towards a well for fresh drinking water in Rwanda last year, second grade teachers Mrs. Sarah Ashley and Mrs. Chelsea Schlak have decided to do it again this year. As a part of Oxford Community Schools? International Baccalaureate unit ‘Sharing the Planet? students had […]

OHS Dance Team heading to nationals

For the first time ever Oxford High School Dance Team will be traveling to Orlando, Florida in the beginning of February to participate in the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Championship. ‘We were able to qualify for nationals by attending UDA (Universal Dance Association) Camp this summer (at Oakland University),? said Dance Coach Jonelle […]

Quilters help VFW children celebrate Halloween

While collecting quilts to send to soldiers across seas over the past four years, Carole Carroll, founder of Miracle Quilts said she has received a lot of ‘kiddy quilts.? ‘A Mickey Mouse quilt is not appropriate to give to a 25 year-old man,? said Carroll. Not wanting the hard work and donation to go to […]

Running for fun and funds!

Lakeville Elementary’s PTO held its annual Fun Run last week to raise money for the school. As always, the students were extremely enthusiastic ? and fast!

Missing wedding band found one year later

What does it feel like to lose a wedding ring and then have it found again? Ask Brian Warzecha. In the summer of 2011, Warzecha was out swimming and playing with his kids at Lakeridge Beach in Waterstone when he realized his wedding ring was not on his finger. Unsure if it was lost at […]

Lakeville students talk peace

Lakeville Elementary kicked off their first school assembly of the year talking about peace. With Sept. 21 being the ‘International Day of Peace,? International Baccalaureate Coordinator Christine Vince talked with students how they can bring peace on a local level in their school. The school’s slogan for the year is ‘Change Starts Here!? ‘We know […]

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