October 12, 2025

Dear Oxford Families,

The State of Michigan has adopted a new state budget that includes continued funding for free breakfast and lunch for all students this school year.

We still encourage all families to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application each year. The information provided through these applications helps determine eligibility for various supports and funding that benefit both families and schools.

Benefits of Completing the Application include:

• Free or Reduced-Price Meals: Direct financial assistance to families if the universal free meal program is not renewed in the future.

• Discounts on Educational Activities: Possible cost reductions for AP exams, field trips, and after-school programs.

• Other Student and Household Support: Access to programs that provide food assistance, school supplies, and holiday support.

• Increased Funding for Schools: Additional funding through programs such as Title I, which supports all students.

• Eligibility for Other Programs: The application can help determine eligibility for other state and federally funded programs.

  
  

Families can complete the application online or request a paper copy from their school office.

5209 Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices:

OHS Student Cell Phone Classroom Procedures

To maintain a focused and engaging learning environment, the following procedures will be implemented:

1. Collection Process: At the start of each class, students will place their cell phones into an area in the classroom designated by the classroom teacher for the duration of class.

2. Accessibility in Emergencies: In case of an emergency, students will be granted permission to access their cell phones.

3. Device Settings: Students are required to silence or turn off their phones before placing them in the designated area.

Please note, students will have access to their cell phone during classroom transitions and lunch time.

Enforcement and Consequences

To ensure compliance with these expectations, the following steps will be taken if a student is either found with a cell phone after class has started or using a cell phone during class:

1. 1st Occurrence:

• Incident logged in PowerSchool by teacher

• Parent/guardian contacted by teacher via email

• Incident logs in PowerSchool are monitored by OHS Administration

2. 2nd Occurrence:

• Incident logged in PowerSchool by teacher

• Parent/guardian contacted by teacher via email

• Referral to the Dean of Students

1. Potential Course Consequences

1. Parent Communication from Administration

2. Restorative Practices

3. Prevention Program for violation

3. 3rd Occurence:

• Incident logged in PowerSchool

• Parent/guardian contacted

• Referral to the Dean of Students, resulting in detention or further consequences such as suspension

Classroom Assessment Expectations

On assessment days, any student caught with a communication device (cell phone, air pods, smart watches) will receive an automatic zero. Student will then be given consequences that follow the OHS Academic Integrity Policy.

Earbuds/Smart Watches Expectations

The use of earbuds & smart watches are restricted unless explicitly permitted by the teacher. Students must ensure that earbuds remain out of their ears and smart watches remain out of sight during class to prevent any potential distraction. Both of these items should remain in the student’s backpack.

By adhering to this expectation, we aim to create a more productive and immersive educational experience for all students at Oxford High School. We appreciate the cooperation of students, parents, and staff in upholding these guidelines.