Deadline Extended to October 17th!
OES PTO is running an online pop-up Fundraiser for Wildcat Gear! Please follow the link to the order form, make sure to choose store pickup and write in your student's name in the Special Notes box.
https://bittersweetderbyks.com/collections/oxford-online-pop-up-sale-fundraiser
The senior class of 2026 is excited to announce a fundraiser at the final two home football games, including the homecoming game! Join us at our stand, check out the flyer for more details. If you have any questions or would like to support us through donations, please reach out to melissalinot@usd358.com. We appreciate your support!
Your 2025 Fall Homecoming Candidates
Queen
Aubrey Justice
Sophia Bain
Savannah Whitson
King
Chase Douglass
Xzavier McClamy
Pearson Rush
Attendants
Eli Avritt
Eliot Moore
Coronation will take place October 3, 2025 at 6:30 before the game. Come out and support your wildcats!
Get ready–the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Find bestselling series and characters that students love from more than 100 publishers. Plus every purchase benefits our school. We hope you can join us for the Best. Week. Ever!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oxfordelementaryschool5
Use of companion AI applications has become popular among teens as a source for social interaction when people, often teens, feel lonely, bored, or isolated. A few facts:
72% of teens have used some sort of companion AI at least once
52% of teens use companion AI regularly
Males are 2-5 times more likely to develop reliance on AI companions
(Source: Common Sense Media, 2025)
Popular Companion AI apps are:
Character.ai
Replika
Anima
Chai
Kindroid
Nomi AI
These apps are programmed to be agreeable, but can become sexual and aggressive very quickly. Use of these apps are particularly risky for students with mental health struggles. (Example: A webinar presenter tested the use of Replika, and the app offered her a hug. When she said she didn't want a hug, the app quickly became very aggressive and guilt-tripping.)
We are sharing this 1-page guide for families on appropriate use of AI for students.
