The Weekly Update #4

Dear OCS Family,

As we close another incredible school year, I want to thank our students, families, staff, and community for the support, encouragement, and partnership you continue to show Oxford City Schools. This year has been filled with achievements worth celebrating, from success in the classroom to accomplishments in athletics, fine arts, career tech, and so much more. Our students continue to impress us, and none of it would be possible without the people who pour into them each day.

As someone new to the role of superintendent at Oxford, I also want to personally thank the community for the warm welcome my family and I have received. In such a short amount of time, we feel like we have found a home here. It has been great getting to know our students, families, and staff, and I look forward to meeting many more of you at the wonderful events, programs, and activities that make Oxford City Schools so special.

I hope each of you has a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer break. Thank you for being part of the Yellow Jacket family and for the important role you play in supporting our students.

As always — Go Big O!

G. Todd Haynie, PhD

🍎 District Secondary Teacher of the Year: Holly Luke (OHS)

🍎 District Elementary Teacher of the Year: Taleah Thomas (OES)

🏫 CES Teacher of the Year: Monique Jenkins

🏫 DES Teacher of the Year: Terry Dokes

🏫 CEH Teacher of the Year: Carrie Cardinal

🏫 OMS Teacher of the Year: Taylor Mallicoat

We’re excited to welcome family and friends to Lamar Field as we celebrate the Oxford High School Class of 2026! Here’s some important information to help you plan for the evening:

📅 Tuesday, May 19

⌚ Graduation begins at 7:00 p.m.

🎓Gates open at 3:00 p.m.

Please note: ❌No one will be allowed to save seats prior to gates opening.

Inclement Weather Plan

⚫ Graduation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Lamar Field.

If there are passing showers, we will adjust timing as needed to complete the ceremony outside that evening.

Graduation will move to Wednesday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. at Lamar Field

Graduation will move to Thursday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Lamar Field

Graduation will move indoors to the Sports Arena. Due to limited seating, each senior would receive four guest tickets for the indoor ceremony.

General Information

• Parents/guardians must register for a ticket to pick up their child's meals. The ticket will be required at pickup.
• The ticket system opens the day after each distribution for the upcoming pickup, with the first distribution's registration opening Monday, May 25 at 8:00 AM.

Here's where you'll register for your tickets each time: ticketharmony.com/eatatocs

Serving Sites

• Coldwater Elementary, 11am-1pm
• Hobson City Hall, 2:00-3:00pm
• DeArmanville Elementary, 4:30-6:30pm

Serving all children and teens ages 1-18. Children do not need to be present to receive a meal, parents or guardians can pick up on their behalf. Meals are only available to go. Plans are subject to change pending the Alabama State Department of Education's approval of the summer feeding application.