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06/15/2026

Earlier this month, Oxford Orchestra's Fiddle Club filled the streets of downtown Oxford with the sound of strings. Nothing like a good summertime jam session! 🎻

06/11/2026

As part of this year's semiquincentennial celebration, the Oakland Circuit Court held a contest for grades K-12 to design a sticker for jurors with the theme "Liberty and Justice for All".

Of the 190 entries received, three winners were selected, including Oxford students Parker Schornak and Tess Nowacki! Parker just finished 3rd grade at Oxford Elementary School and Tess just completed 7th grade at Oxford Middle School.

Congratulations, Parker and Tess!

06/09/2026

Another 🖌️Art Around Town🖌️ feature! Avery I, a 7th-grade student at OMS, with her art on display at Empanada My Love Coffee Home in Oxford. She is one of thirteen students to have their work featured around town in May. Congratulations to Avery and thank you to Empanada My Love Coffee Home for supporting local art!

05/29/2026

Another 🖌️Art Around Town🖌️ feature! Tenzin W, an 7th-grade student at OMS, with his art on display at Empanada My Love Coffee Home in Oxford. He is one of several students to have their work featured around town in May. Congratulations to Tenzin and thank you to Empanada My Love Coffee Home for supporting local art!

05/28/2026

Another 🖌️Art Around Town🖌️ feature! Max P, a student at OMS, with his art on display at Gravel Capital Brewing in downtown Oxford. He was one of 13 students to have their work featured around town in April. Congratulations to Max and thank you to GravCap Brewstillery for supporting local art!

05/27/2026

Today our senior spotlight is on Wes Spezia!

Wes has been a dedicated instrumentalist for many years. He was a member of Jazz Band and Chamber Chorus at OHS and has performed with the Michigan All-Star Jazz Orchestra and his band "Mariner." During his time at OHS, Wes has deepened his music education by taking classes like IB Music, guitar, piano, and independent study of jazz. He has also enjoyed exploring his creativity through videography and has worked with Oxford Dance Conservatory as both a videographer and editor. Outside of the arts, Wes also enjoys cross-country running and is the cross-country team captain.

Wes has graduated Magna Cum Laude, and has earned the Oxford Education Association Scholarship, Lewis Wilson Music Scholarship, and received over $100,000 in scholarships from Spring Arbor University for music!

Wes plans to attend Spring Arbor University to study music education. Congratulations, Wes!

05/26/2026

We are proud of our students who spent a morning of their long weekend remembering and honoring at this year's Memorial Day ceremonies and parade. The National Anthem was performed by 2025 OHS graduate Modestina Call. Max Schenk, a 2026 OHS graduate, and Cooper Graham, an OHS junior, performed "Taps" at ceremonies. And the OHS Wildcat Marching Band performed several patriotic pieces for the parade and ceremonies.

Thank you to Charter Township of Oxford and C.J. Carnacchio for the photos.

05/22/2026

Did you hear the news? Oxford High School Theatre - MI has announced its show for fall 2026: Little Shop of Horrors!

Open auditions will be held next week on Wednesday, May 27th, in the OHS Black Box Theater. All Oxford High School and current 8th-grade students are welcome.

Visit OHSmucical.com for show and audition details.

05/21/2026

Today our senior spotlight is on Olivia Graft!

Olivia has had an impressive performing arts career while at Oxford High School.
She served as drum major of OHS Wildcat Marching Band for two years, and was a dedicated member of Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Olivia’s hard work and dedication have even led to her receiving the Semper Fidelis award for musical excellence.

This year, Olivia took the stage as the crowd favorite Sven in Oxford High School Theatre - MI’s production of ❄️Frozen❄️. She has appeared on stage in lead and supporting roles in a total of three musicals, three main stage plays, and two black box plays. She has taken acting and advanced acting classes and was an active member of OMS drama club. Olivia has also made the show happen from the backstage side, serving in the important role of stage manager for a play and for a musical, as well as a part of the PAC work-call crew.

Outside of the arts, Olivia was in OHS’s Emergency Medical Technician program, served as the historian for NHS, and received the Daughter of the American Revolution award.

Olivia plans to attend Michigan State University to study nursing. Congratulations, Olivia!

05/20/2026

Today our senior spotlight is on Andi Lesner!

Andi has been on stage since she was just three years old! She began dancing at age three, started acting in community theater at age nine, and later joined Super Singers, then OMS drama club. In high school, Andi has appeared in the ensemble of Oxford High School Theatre - MI productions including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins (Valentine/ensemble), was a member of OHS Wildcat Marching Band Color Guard, as well as Concert Chorus and Women's Chorus. She has also taken dance foundations class, acting class, and advanced acting class. Offstage, Andi is on the executive board for Student Supporting Teachers and is a member of the SEEK club at OHS.

Andi plans to attend the University of Michigan Flint to study psychology and is considering pursuing a minor in theater or dance. Congratulations, Andi!

Do you have a senior you would like to see on Senior Spotlight? Nominate them by filling out this form! https://forms.gle/YxLyhLJfuyqqhcNS9

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