We're off to another exciting year!
Relationships First. Learning is about making connections - both cognitively and socially. Without a connection, learning lacks meaning. We know that personal connections facilitate learning, and that's why we value the relationships we build with each other in our learning community.
On August 25th, our LINK Crew joined our new Freshman class of 2022 for a morning of team building actives. In the afternoon, Freshman began their registration and the start of their High School experience.
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The purpose of our LINK Crew is to providing ongoing support for our underclassman. Our upperclassmen also host events, like their Welcome Night on Sept 14th, to get our students better connected to OHS. This year, our LINK students are looking to create additional opportunities throughout the school year.
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On October ninth, 49 students were inducted into our National Honors Society NHS is an organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Pictured above - NHS Induction Photo
(fourth row) Jillian Beall-President, Aleah Dymond, Peter Burean, John Keller, Paige Palmer, Paul DeAngelis, Scott Masterson, Alexander Lundy, Trevor Wallace, Max Jenson, Caleb Watson, Katie Perry, (third row) Audrey Krause-Treasurer, Maeghan Kroon, Ashley Steffens, Shelby Wilmot, Hannah Valley, Kendall Losee, MacKenzie Finley, Kamryn Royster, Rayenna Sutton, Tate Hamilton, Madeline Lukens, Kate Wozniak, Sophia Miller, Cailin Griffith-Secretary, (second row) Alexa Mirovsky, Ashleigh Farrell, Alyssa Kessler, Miranda Cook, Cassidy Chaisson, Elsa Clark, Emma VanLoon, Kayla Szalewicz, Brianna Maier, Kinsey Jones, Shelby Mueller, Kylie Childers, Beth Devlin-Historian, (first row) Eleanor Dolata, Alexa Warman, Katelyn DiGasbarro, Brianna Beethem, Olivia Soule, Summer Bell, Keira Veltigian, Paige Miller, Anne Cobble, Hannah Kwapis, Emma Walters, Joshua Budden-Chapter Adviser. Not Pictured: McKenzie Miller-Vice President, Sydney Richter, Alyssa DeTone, and Peyton Krajcarski.
You can read more about our National Honor Society students and our Induction Ceremony here, in the Oxford Leader.
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Working with the Michigan Blood Bank organization, Our National Honors Society students also organized a blood drive on October 18th
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Busters
Bully Busters has become a part of our curriculum through Mrs. Goetz’s 1st hour Mentorship class. Ms. Fine helps facilitate this program and integrates it into her work as our Restorative Care Coordinator. Our Bully Busters each week and with each grade level in their advisory class. The relationship that forms between our middle school students and their high school Bully Buster is very strong. It allows for a connection not only between students, but also between schools. This helps build positive school cultures within our district. By making Bully Busters a component of the class, students are the drivers behind brainstorming and creating the lessons.
OHS is one of only 2 districts nationally who has implemented HS students teaching younger students through Olweus. We are encouraged by the reported drop in bullying of over 60% since implementing Olweus and Bully Busters. As with most programs, the success of Bully Busters lies in the strength of our students and the relationships they are building. Over time, our students begin to feel an intellectual and emotional empathy with our MS students. This allows them to relate to what our MS students are experiencing - as they seek similarities in their own life experiences.
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As IB Learners, we strive to be Caring. We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. In return, this also helps us connect with others and build a positive school climate.
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Third
Pictured below, Emily (8th) and Julia Blair (10th) cook food while volunteering at Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac. They are members of our student volunteer club, I'm 3rd. The group is comprised of students who come together with one purpose: putting others before themselves through volunteerism.
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I'm 3rd students volunteer at food banks, homeless shelters, nursing homes, after school programs, extreme home makeovers, soup kitchens, 5K/10Ks, and wherever there is a need. The volunteer group is unique in that it attracts students from all grades, social groups, and diversities. Read more about the Blair sisters here, in the Oxford Leader.
leadership
Student Leadership serves to build a rapport between students, staff and administration, and seeks to create a positive and enjoyable school environment for the Oxford High School community. Student Leadership is an essential part of the culture at OHS. Through community service, student/staff outreach, and school-wide event coordination, OHS Student Leadership creates a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere for all students, staff, and members of the community. In September, our some Leadership students joined other Oakland County schools by visited TreeRunner Adventure Park in West Bloomfield. This was a team building opportunity for students to further develop their leadership skills.
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MASC/MAHS
On October, 29th, Leadership students also visited Frankenmuth for a training with other Oakland Co schools, led by the MASC/MAHS. Students learned about themselves as leaders through various small group activities, including networking, group dynamics, communication techniques, team building and other basic leadership components.
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Mrs. Janelle Lie and her students have been hard at work in our new CTE course, Medical Foundations. This class is centered around health science standards and introduces students to the knowledge and skills required of professionals in the healthcare field. Students will build a foundation of basic patient care skills and an understanding of healthcare delivery systems, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical responsibilities, workplace safety, and infection control principles.
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Students will also learn about various health care communication and technology, patient client status, wellness, and clinical skills along with various disease processes. As a technical education course students will focus on career readiness to prepare them for the medical field. Read more about it here, in the Oxford Leader.
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CLUB
Our Spanish Club, pictured below and led by Mrs. Karen Beaham, meets each Wednesday after school. This is a group of dedicated students who are passionate about World Language, Spanish culture and cuisine.
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As IB Leaders we are Principled. We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
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To kick off Red Ribbon Week, Oxford's SADD Club, led by Mrs. Debbie Brown, held a bowling fundraiser at Collier Lanes. Students Against Destructive Decisions is not just against driving drunk, SADD also promotes nonviolence, responsible driving, and an overall healthy lifestyle.
SADD does numerous activities within OHS and our community to promote this message and spread their knowledge of good decision-making and give peers an incentive to also make good choices.
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With the help from OES staff, Mrs. Rita Flynn and Mr. Jeff Brown, Oxford Elementary students visited OHS on October 29th. OHS CTE Coordinator, Lisa Butts, helped organized and plan the fourth grade visits into CTE and visual/performing arts classes. Students had the opportunity to spend this morning learning like a HS student while visiting some of our fun, interactive, and hands-on environments to piggyback off of what they are learning. OES students visited our TV News class, dance class, guitar, robotics and art classes.
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leadership
Leadership students also spend time working with other groups of students within our school. This includes working with our CI students and making sure they are active members and contributors to our school.
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development
Oxford High School staff engages in professional development each week during our late start Wednesday's. From 7:30 - 9:00 A.M, staff meets within their Professional Learning Communities, within their Departments or a whole staff. Our professional growth is critical in improving our instruction so that we can reach our district Mission - ..."challenging all students to achieve their maximum potential..."
As IB Learners we are Balanced. We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives.
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Following a morning of IB curriculum standards work, our staff poses for a silly Halloween picture outside the main office. For a group of hard working teachers, we're never shy to have a little fun...
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The Oxford Wildcat Marching Band had a very successful competition season this fall. The band placed 1st out of several bands at the Troy Athens Marching Invitational, receiving a score of 90.6 and winning both Best Marching and Best Music. At the Alma College Marching Invitational, the band received a score of 90.9 and placed 3rd overall. Finally, at the Brandon Marching Invitational, the Wildcat Band wrapped up their competition season with another 1st Place finish among several outstanding bands. They also won the award for Best Music. Their final score of 93.8 is the highest score the Wildcat Band has ever received at a marching competition.
Additionally, the band was very proud to welcome Mike Williams to perform the Theme from “Rocky” with them at halftime of the Homecoming Game. Mr. Williams just recently retired after 31 years as the lead trumpet player for the Count Basie Orchestra. He has performed in 44 countries on 6 continents, and can now include Wildcat Stadium on that list. It was a fantastic way to help celebrate our homecoming festivities.
Professional Development (PD) is designed and led from our Instructional Leadership Team, which includes Assistant Principal's - Kristy Gibson-Marshall and Kurt Nuss, IB Coordinators and Coaches - Molly Darnell, Jason Eldridge and Joe Amabile, Media Specialist (and tech "Wizard") - Carrie Conner, Teacher Consultant - Andrew Bausack, and Principal - Steve Wolf.
Pictured below, members of our English Language Arts Department work on building their new curriculum. This is a process that requires a commitment from our staff and many hours of work outside their classrooms.