Leonard Elementary

Due to changing weather conditions this morning, we anticipate some bus routes may run late as drivers exercise extra caution. Thank you for your patience.

If you have questions, please contact our transportation office at (248) 969-1888.

5th Grade Parents,

Please click the link below for some important information about upcoming curriculum for 5th graders in Oxford Schools, and thus Leonard Elementary School. If you have any questions regarding the information in the link below, please contact Vic Black. The email address is:

vic.black@oxfordschools.org

Parent Preview Materials for Oxford Community Schools 5th Grade Growth and Development

Thank you,

Marty Kaye

*** EVENING ACTIVITIES UPDATE 1/26/26 ***

• All elementary and middle school activities for this evening are canceled.

• High school coaches/advisors have been in communication with their teams. Several high school activities for this evening will continue as scheduled.

Reminder: On days when school is canceled, evening activities are optional. Families/students should only attend if it is safe to do so.

Oxford Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to hazardous road conditions.

Updates on afterschool and evening activities will be shared on social media and posted to our district website.

Due to forecasted dangerously low temperatures, all Oxford Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026.

Please stay safe and take necessary precautions in the extreme cold.

1/15/26 Evening Activities Update:

• High school games and practices may take place after 3:00 p.m. tonight and are optional (coaches will communicate directly).
  

• High school exam days have been adjusted - please check your email for more information.
  

• All elementary and middle school activities are canceled for this evening.

Please keep in mind that all events on days when school is canceled are optional. Please only participate and/or attend if you feel it is safe to do so.

Dear OCS Elementary Families,

We are aware that some parents and guardians are experiencing difficulties when attempting to access elementary report cards through the link emailed earlier today. In some instances, only the first page of the report card is loading; in others, the document is not opening at all.

PowerSchool employs a process called Document Management to prepare report cards for viewing and storing the file after the email notification is sent. Due to the high volume of report cards released simultaneously, it seems that the system is processing more slowly than usual. As a result, trying to access the report card immediately may lead to errors.

If you encounter this issue, please wait a little while and try the link in your email again later today or tomorrow. We understand this is inconvenient and appreciate your patience as the system completes its processing.

If you are still unable to access your child’s report card by tomorrow, please contact your building’s secretary for assistance.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Oxford Community Schools

Leonard Families,

Just a few reminders during these cold weather months:

• Please be sure your child has a winter coat

• Please be sure, they have boots, hats, gloves and anything else you would like to send, including snow pants

Depending on the weather if a student does not have the proper clothes to be safe outside and we do not have extras in the office, which we sometimes do, they might need to stay inside.

Our top 3 concerns are the right coat, gloves and hats. If a student does not have boots or snow pants, we might keep them out of the snow depending on how deep and wet it is.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Dear Oxford Community Schools Families,

We want to hear from you! Whether you voted yes or no on the recent millage proposals, your perspective is important and will help guide planning for programs, facilities, and services that best support our students and community.

Share your thoughts in one of these ways:

In-Person Listening Session:

Tuesday, December 9

6–7 p.m.

Oxford Middle School

Virtual Listening Session:

Thursday, December 11

6–7 p.m.

Login to the Virtual Session (on 12/11/25 at 6:00 p.m.)

Online Community Survey:

Take the Survey

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your voice. We look forward to hearing from you!

With gratitude,

Dr. Tonya Milligan

Superintendent

Oxford Community Schools

Happy Thanksgiving Break - And a Giving Tree Update

Good Morning Leonard Families,

We hope you all enjoy a restful Thanksgiving Break, starting with our early release today, Tuesday the 25th. School is closed tomorrow and we will reopen for 3 full weeks of school from December 1 through December 19 prior to Winter Break.

Many of you are familiar with our Giving Tree initiative here at Leonard, a program we are running again this year. Please see the link below (Sign Up Genius) in order to offer help to many of our Leonard families this holiday season.

If you have any questions, please call the school and we can help. Thanks in advance to all of you who are able to participate and help out.

Leonard Giving Tree - 2025

Marty Kaye

Tomorrow is Election Day! Make your voice heard and vote on the two Oxford Community Schools millages. Please encourage your Oxford friends and family to vote too.

If you have questions about what’s on the ballot, Check Out This Short Video.

More information including an FAQ section is available at http://oxfordschools.org/millage.

These elections are typically very close which means it's critical that all of our families and staff take the time to vote. Every vote counts!

Dear Oxford Community Schools Families,

We understand that some families may have concerns about food insecurity. For additional support if needed, we have compiled a list of local food assistance resources. You can access the full list on our website here: Food Assistance Resources.

We also want to remind families that every student is encouraged to eat a free breakfast and lunch at school each day to ensure they have access to nutritious meals.

If your family is in need and unable to access food, please reach out to a Family School Liaison (FSL) or any school staff member. We are here to help connect you with the right resources.

Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools

Dear Families,

Reminder!!!

Halloween Parade Details:

• Date: Oct 31, 2025

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Route: The parade will start in the parking lot, head down Elmwood to Division, up Division along the Polly Ann Trail and back to the school.

• Weather: It is usually cold-plan costumes accordingly!

• Road Closure: The Oakland County Sheriff will be closing down Elmwood Street from the Polly Ann Trail to the school prior to the parade. Parents should plan on arriving at their viewing spots prior to the start or they will not be able to drive down Elmwood. There is additional parking at the Polly Ann Trail Head behind the mill.

• Parents will not be joining us in the building before or after this event, unless they are an official volunteer for a classroom party.

• We will have volunteers passing out candy in front of the Cooper Standard parking lot as the students turn up Division Street.

Thanks for all you do and all of your support!!! Another S'More will be sent tomorrow!!!!

Marty Kaye

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Your child completed Renaissance Star computer-adapted testing in basic math and reading skills. These tests measure students’ abilities in math and reading as compared to other students, nationally. The test results are then used by building administration and instructional staff to identify students who may be at-risk of not meeting grade level benchmarks by the end of the year. 

The Star assessments are administered three times a year to all students enrolled in Oxford Community Schools in grades Kindergarten through 9th grade as an integral part of our multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). We administer the tests at the beginning, midpoint, and end of the year. This testing allows us to track the academic development and progress of your child in reading and math. It also allows us to identify students who may benefit from intervention services.

Students who score below the grade level benchmark may be identified to receive additional instructional support or interventions. If this is the case, you will be contacted by our staff so you can participate in the process as we plan for your child’s future success. 

Since the assessment is given three times a year, we will continue to modify instruction and support as needed based on more current data. In addition, if you have any further questions, your child’s teacher or the principal can be a source of information as well.

 To access your child’s scores, please follow the directions below. 

·                Login to PowerSchool- Parent Portal 

·                Locate the “Document Library” section

Thank you, 

Marty Kaye