Student achievement is the number one goal at Oxford, as reflected in our current ‘Effective’ rating by the State of Ohio.  The Oxford staff is committed to working with one another, parents, and students to form powerful partnerships that raise student achievement.

Oxford School is housed in a beautiful brick Tudor-style building.  The interior, which was renovated during the summer of 2000, features two historic Works Progress Administration murals.  The school has a magnificently landscaped courtyard named after former principal Winston Adams. Our school mascot is the Oxford Owl, which symbolizes the wise choices students are encouraged to make.

Our students are encouraged to be role models for each other, and regular recognition is given to those who have been well-behaved and responsible.   We want all students to grow up to become productive citizens who are able to contribute to our community. This type of role model behavior is reinforced through our school-wide ticket plan, which enables each classroom to earn tickets when they are seen exhibiting role model behavior by the principal. 

New for 2006-2007

Heights Parent Center The Heights Parent Center has opened a neighborhood center at Oxford, and Mrs. Davis and Ms. Tolliver are here to work with families of kindergarteners. Contact them at 371-6525, or stop by their office in the Media Center. Listed below are some of the exciting activities already taking place this year:

Play-A-Days Dinner and Literacy are served! Families come for great food and interactive literacy events

WVIZ Health and Safety Program - November 15, 2006 Families will participate in a program which focuses on health and safety

Snack Pack Come for a snack and good company and meet other parents

Partnership with Ursuline College We are excited to partner with Ursuline College this year. Ursuline students studying to be teachers are working with our first and second grade teachers to assist with tutoring. This unique project was formed with the assistance of Reaching Heights.

Literacy Lunches Select fourth and fifth graders participate in our Literacy Lunches. Tutors meet twice monthly with students to have lunch, talk, and read non-fiction news magazines. This project is organized by Mrs. Bauer, our Ohio Reads Coordinator.

Civility at Oxford To support academic achievement and social development, we have joined with the cities of Cleveland Heights and University Heights in their Civility Project. This year, the community has adopted “Civility: The Heart of a Caring Community” as the logo and slogan.

Student Clubs at Oxford Our student clubs include: Soccer, Chess, Student Council, Pep Squad, Garden Club, Intramurals, Safety Patrol, and Spanish Club.

Annual Character Tea We host our annual Character Tea every year on October 31. Students and staff dress like their favorite book characters! The day is filled with exciting literacy activities.

School Spirit Days Beginning November 10, Oxford will have School Spirit Days every other Friday. We will show our school spirit by wearing Oxford shirts and/or blue and gold. We want to show the community that we love our school! Here are the School Spirit Days for the next few months:

November 10
December 8, 22
January 19
February 2, 16