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Engaging Parents: Oxford’s FACES Karen Ortega presents about the Parent
Ambassador Program.

Parent Ambassador Program premieres at Oxford Academy

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

On Sept. 23rd, Oxford Academy held an informational meeting about its new Parent Ambassador Program. The new program is designed to address the evolving needs of Oxford’s community by fostering a collaborative environment between parents and school staff. The initiative aims to enhance family involvement,...

Striving for Success: Congressman Lou Correa shares words of wisdom with Oxford students during a promotional visit for the Young Congressional Leaders Program.

U.S. Rep. Lou Correa visits Oxford, promotes Young Congressional Leaders Program

Jimena Beltran and Celine Park September 19, 2024

United States Representative Jose Luis “Lou” Correa (D - CA46) conducted a meet and greet at Oxford Academy on Aug. 30, to promote his Young Congressional Leaders program and share his insights and advice with students. He spoke to an intimate audience of about 30 students in the MPR. Rep. Correa’s...

Maps reveal Oxford’s plan to accommodate parking at the Cypress Civic Center. (Image courtesy of Principal Amber Houston)

Oxford parking lot closed through November for solar panel installation

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 1, 2024

The Oxford Academy parking lot will temporarily close Aug. 5 ahead of a new solar panel installation project, anticipated for completion by Nov. 29. Principal Amber Houston detailed the school’s plan to maintain student drop off/pick up and utilize local facilities for further accommodation in a July...

AUHSD parent Germaine Newmann-Chau was one of many community members to speak at the June 6 AUHSD Board meeting about various changes.

Trustees vote to extend Superintendent’s contract, approve other changes

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor June 8, 2024

On June 6, the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) Board of Trustees examined a provisional appointment for the late Trustee Anna Piercy’s seat, reviewed upcoming budgets and the LCAP, and voted on raises and contract extensions, extending Superintendent Michael Matsuda's contract to 2028.  Following...

Leading Changes: AUHSD Coordinator of Learning and Development Dr. Roxanna Hernandez presents information about the LCAP and its action items at the final meeting on May 9.

AUHSD LCAP’s final meeting comes to consensus, unveils upcoming changes

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor June 5, 2024

With input from 146 student, parent, educator, and community participants, the Anaheim Union High School District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) solidified the district's goals for the upcoming year on May 9.  After the four focus groups drafted their top three recommendations at the LCAP’s...

ALL RIFS RESCINDED

ALL RIFS RESCINDED

Nathan Perera and Celine Park May 10, 2024

The Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees has rescinded all Reduction in Force notifications. This was announced via a joint statement from Superintendent Michael Matsuda and Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association President Geoff Morgenstern at the end of the school day on Friday, May...

Scenes from the May 7 Board of Trustees Meeting: Students, teachers, and community members share their opinions about the impending RIF with AUHSD Cabinet members and Trustees during the meeting's student and public comments.

Trustees vote to proceed with teacher layoffs

Celine Park, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

The Anaheim Union High School District’s (AUHSD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to continue to follow through with the Certificated Reduction in Force (RIF) at their May 7 meeting. Seven teachers who did not request to participate in the layoff hearings were approved to receive their final layoff...

ASTA holds RIF rally during Oxford’s open house

Nandita Bussa, News Editor May 9, 2024

In response to the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD)’s recent mass Reduction in Force (RIF) notices that placed 253 teachers at risk of being laid off, the Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association (ASTA), or teacher’s union, organized a rally at Oxford Academy before their Open House celebrations...

Club Pride: Sophomore Angela Tran scouts members for Key Club at Club Rush. Key Club, one of Oxford's largest clubs, has been affected by the Reductions-in-Force.

Reduction-in-Force notices place pressure on club activities

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief May 9, 2024

Addressing the uncertainty regarding certificated staff availability next year to advise clubs amidst Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notices, the Inter-Club Council (ICC) permitted Oxford clubs to submit their returning organization documents without adviser signatures, extending time to find advisers to August. Omitting...

AI Tools: eKadence launches new Skrappy tool and other AI tools, costing $450k to the district.

eKadence launches Skrappy AI chatbot, AI tools

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor May 7, 2024

eKadence, the nonprofit learning management system used by Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD), is in the process of launching its new AI chatbot, Skrappy. The first pilot of eKadence was launched in the 2019-2020 school year with Cambridge Virtual Academy (CVA). The platform was provided to AUHSD...

AUHSD’s LCAP uses student input to drive change

Justin Le and Celine Park May 7, 2024

The Anaheim Union High School District’s (AUHSD) Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) final meeting will be on May 9 at the district office, where students, staff, and parents are invited to discuss and determine which action items will be pitched to the district’s Board of Trustees to assign...

HOSA, FBLA 2024 State Leadership Competition recap

HOSA, FBLA 2024 State Leadership Competition recap

Athena Xing, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Future Healthcare Professionals-HOSA and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have each won numerous awards in a competitive year at their respective organization’s State Leadership Conference (SLC). Through competitions recognizing students’ knowledge in the healthcare or business field, HOSA...

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