Oxford Academy is a long established educational institution, chartered by the State of New York in 1794, as a private school. Located in the geographic heart of Chenango County, today the Academy is a public school where students from the Oxford/McDonough area currently attend. The district is made of all or parts of seven townships and encompasses 116 square miles. Two campuses make up the district, one campus on either side of the Chenango River which runs through the center of the Village of Oxford. Please visit the Oxford Academy website.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Oxford Academy and Central School District is to develop Honest, Tolerant, Well Adjusted, Creative Human Beings who make intelligent choices and positive contributions to society.
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The West Campus
Oxford Academy Primary School (pre-K - grade 4)
Located at: 50 South Washington, Oxford, NY
Principal: Dawn A. Hover (607) 843-2025 ext: 3301
Since the Capital Project, it houses 300 students in
21, UPK - grade 4, regular education classrooms and 1 special education
self-contained classroom, and many new computers. A multi-purpose
room is used for "Morning Program" and daily early morning
assembly, special projects, and Primary School/High School shared
lessons. The students also enjoy a new play structure during their
playground time. There is a courtyard available for students and
teachers to use for reading/special events. Every need is tended
to by the highly skilled staff. In addition to their classroom
teachers, as needed, the students receive support from academic
intervention services teachers, an occupational/physical therapist,
a teaching assistant, and teacher aides.
Oxford Academy High School (grades 9 - 12)
Located at: 50 South Washington, Oxford, NY
Principal: Janet Laytham (607) 843-2025 ext: 1128
This beautiful, modern High School was constructed in
2003. Grand and spacious, this new facility houses a fully automated,
well staffed media center; 3 multi-media computer labs & a
mobile wireless computer lab; an expanded technology suite complete
with darkroom and TV studio; expanded facilities for Fine Arts;
kitchen; cafeteria/volleyball court; 600-seat air-conditioned auditorium;
700-seat double station gymnasium & weight room; new telephone,
fire alarm, and digital air control systems, as well as classrooms
and offices. It also has Varsity/JV athletic fields for extensive
and varied athletic programs such as baseball, softball and tennis.
Facilities were also expanded to accommodate the full range of
music ensembles of the Music Department's award-winning choral
and instrumental music programs.
The East Campus
Oxford Academy Middle School (grades 5 - 8)
Located at: 12 Fort Hill Park, Oxford, NY
Principal: Katie Hansen (607) 843-2025 ext: 2522
The Middle School is actually Oxford Academy's seventh building,
built in 1930, and expanded in 1953. The colonial structure,
with its classical six column entrance, stained glass window,
and historic
bell tower, welcomes visitors, and is still the sentimental favorite
of many Oxford residents. The school creates an environment where
children feel safe and cared for by the dedicated and experienced
staff. Pre-teens receive not only a strong academic program but
also social integration skills. This building received major
renovations in 1993-94 and significant renovations during the
Capital
Project in the summers of 2002 and 2003. It is home to the Bus
Garage.
Oxford Academy District Office
P.O. Box 192, 12 Fort Hill Park, Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford HeadStart- 44 North Washington
Avenue, Oxford, NY 13830. (607) 843-9990.
HeadStart is perhaps best known
as a Federally
funded and locally operated, center-based
pre-school program for children ages three to school-age. The Head Start
program is serious about involving parents in their program. Head
Start serves children age 0-5 and their families, and every family
can be assured that their input is important. Parents in every
component of Head Start elect representatives to the Policy Council.
The council also includes some community members, and staff members
are often there as advisers.
Head Start is required by their federal regulations to be governed by a
parent committee, which sets policies, determines program options, hires
staff and hears the reports of the other Head Start committees. It is a
very important job for a parent and carries a great deal of responsibility.
Families
with children who are ages 3-5 are encouraged to call for more information
about the Head Start program. Call 843-9990 to arrange for an
application.
Private School
The Pumpkin Shell Nursery School-
Located at the United Church of Oxford- Fort Hill Park, Oxford,
NY 13830. (607) 843-9830. Hours: 8:05am - 11:00 weekday mornings.
Owner: A Parent Cooperative.
Providing family and child centered developmental learning, where young
children can build emotional, social and intellectual skills.
At The Pumpkin Shell,
parents are an integral part of their child's first formal educational
experience.