9/26/25

September 26, 2025

Dear OES Families,

What an incredible month we have had at Oxford Elementary! We started with our tailgate party and wrapped up with our monthly Student of the Month breakfast, PBIS school store, and PBIS celebration! These events are a testament to the wonderful things happening at OES.

As we gear up for October, please make sure you read our October OES Press. We have another full month of fun, and the newsletter will help keep you informed.

Don't forget- next week is Spirit Week! I cannot wait to see everyone wearing their Hawaiian attire on Monday.

Sincerely,

Marie Murphy

Oxford Elementary Principal

We are excited to announce that our annual Fund Run event is just around the corner. This event is a fun way for our students to get some exercise while raising money for our school. As you prepare for this special event, please take your time reviewing all the Fund Run details below. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you there.

When and Where

The Fund Run will take place at October 8th starting at 2:30 PM. We encourage parents to come out and cheer on their child as they participate in this exciting event.

How to Attend

If you plan to attend the Fund Run and watch your child participate, please stop by the front office during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday before October 8th to obtain a 'fast pass' visitor badge. This badge will speed up your entry on the day of the event, allowing you to quickly and easily get to the viewing area. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth and safe experience for all attendees.

Thank You!

We are thrilled to be hosting the Fund Run and are excited to see our students have fun while supporting our school. Thank you for your continued partnership!

There will be no school on Monday, 10/13 and Tuesday, 10/14 due to fall break.

We have an Early Release Day on October 31st due to Records Day.

We are VERY excited to share with you some changes with Trunk or Treat this year. For the first time in a VERY long time we have made the decision to make this year's Trunk or Treat a DA AND OES event! With welcoming OES back to the trunk or treat fun again this event will be larger than years past so we have also decided to move it to the OES parking lot instead of DA. This is going to be a large event so we are definitely going to need more trunks than in years past.

If you are interested, we invite you to follow the QR code on the flyer attached or follow the link here to sign up (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C44A8A828A3FD0-datrunk), we are also asking that if you are doing a trunk you provide candy for your trunk this year.

POPCORN FRIDAY’S!! This is a favorite around the building and we can’t do it without our awesome parent volunteers! If you’re interested in popping some popcorn with our popcorn mom Laurie, please sign up below!

Click here to make popcorn for students!

PBIS SCHOOL STORE! The students look forward to spending their hard-earned Paw Bucks at our school store! We need your help to make these exciting days happen!

Click here to help run our PBIS School Store

Picture re-take day is October 27th! Please reach out to your child's teacher if your student is participating in picture re-takes.

Stay tuned for more information about Halloween costume expectations. More to come in the upcoming weeks.

Dear Oxford Families,

I want to take a moment to share an important update on school funding in Michigan and what it means for Oxford Community Schools.

As you may know, the State of Michigan is required by law to adopt a school aid budget by July 1 so that districts like ours can plan responsibly for the upcoming school year. Unfortunately, that deadline has passed, and lawmakers have not yet finalized a budget. This delay has placed schools across the state, including Oxford, in a challenging position.

While the situation requires careful monitoring, we are confident that Oxford can remain open and continue serving students as we work through this period of uncertainty. We are proactively looking at ways to temporarily bridge funding gaps so that essential programs including teaching, transportation, and student meals, continue without interruption.

Without a state budget, we plan to return to a fee-based program for breakfast and lunch beginning November 1st. We strongly encourage families to complete the Application for Free and Reduced Meals as soon as possible. This application is especially important because it is uncertain whether the state will include free breakfasts and lunches in the new budget even once it is approved.

How you can help: One of the most effective ways to support our schools is by reaching out to your legislators and urging them to finalize the school aid budget. You can find your legislators here: https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislators. A short email or phone call encouraging them to prioritize and pass the school budget is a powerful way to make a difference.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together for Oxford’s future.

With Gratitude,

Dr. Tonya Milligan, Superintendent

Oxford Community Schools

Please take some time to read our Student Handbook with your child. It contains important information about school policies, expectations, and resources to help ensure a successful year. Thank you for your support!

Marie Murphy
Principal
📧 Marie.Murphy@oxfordschools.org

Katy Horton
Administrative Assistant
📧 Katy.Horton@oxfordschools.org

Bri Overholt
Family School Liaison Substitute
📧 Jill.Millard@oxfordschools.org

Non-Discrimination Clause: The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 775 W. Drahner Rd., Oxford, MI 48371, (248) 969-5004.