Oxford Middle School’s Parent and Community Involvement and Engagement Plan (2025-2026)

A partnership must exist between our parents and our school. We promote positive communication between the school and our students’ homes. The school will provide various opportunities for parents to participate in activities that support our school. We believe teachers are responsible for providing the framework for parents to nurture their children’s education at home. We will provide materials that parents can use at home to enhance their children's academic success. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where parents can express their views and contribute to problem-solving. We want parents to understand that we view them as joint policy and decision-makers and plan to emphasize their roles as advocates.

Oxford Middle School will hold parent/community meetings to provide information regarding the school curriculum, academic assessments, student progress, and the proficiency requirements students are expected to meet as they progress from grade to grade. Through regular meetings and annual surveys, parents will have the opportunity to make suggestions and participate in decisions related to their children's education.

• PTO Meetings
  People Responsible (Who will be doing it?)	Teachers, school administrators, parents
  Timeline (When will it be done?)	To be decided
  Steps (How will it be done?)	The meeting agenda will be available.
  Accountability and Evaluations (How will success be measured?)	Various action items on the agenda

• Pep Rallies
  People Responsible (Who will be doing it?)	Teachers, school administrators, parents, students
  Timeline (When will it be done?)	September 25 (Fall) and Spring
  Steps (How will it be done?)	The agenda will be available
  Accountability and Evaluations (How will success be measured?)	OMS newsletter reminders will be sent at least one week in advance

• Parent Data Night
  People Responsible (Who will be doing it?)	Teachers, school administrators, parents, students
  Timeline (When will it be done?)	January 22, 2026
  Steps (How will it be done?)	The agenda will be available
  Accountability and Evaluations (How will success be measured?)	OMS newsletter reminders will be sent at least one week in advance

• Coffee with the Principal
  People Responsible (Who will be doing it?)	School administrators, parents
  Timeline (When will it be done?)	April 2, 2026
  Steps (How will it be done?)	The agenda will be available
  Accountability and Evaluations (How will success be measured?)	OMS newsletter reminders will be sent at least one week in advance

1. Oxford Intermediate School will support student learning in the following ways:
   1. provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students to meet Mississippi’s academic achievement standards as follows:
      • Oxford Middle School will meet regularly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Each PLC will focus on the following essential questions:
        1. What do we want all students to learn?
        2. How will we know when they have learned it?
        3. How will we respond when some students do not learn it?
        4. How will we extend and enrich learning for students who are already proficient? (Additionally, OMS will reflect on how to increase team capacity to help more students learn.)
   2. Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual student’s academic achievement.
      • Oxford Middle School faculty, administration, and counselors will be available to meet with parents and discuss individual student achievement before, during, or after school at a time convenient for the parents. Also, teachers can be available for a phone or virtual conference. Each faculty member will be afforded at least one planning block per day. We request that parents schedule a conference with our school counselor.
   3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress.
      • Parents will receive progress reports on the fourth week of each term. Report cards will be issued at the end of each term. Teachers will communicate with parents as needed to discuss student achievement.
   4. Provide parents reasonable access to staff.
      • Oxford Middle School faculty, administration, and counselors will be available to meet with parents and discuss individual student achievement before, during, or after school at the parents' convenience. Also, teachers can be available for a phone or virtual conference. Each faculty member will be afforded at least one planning block per day. We request that parents schedule a conference with our school counselor.
   5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer in their child’s school and to participate in school activities.
      • Parents will be encouraged to share their experiences at Oxford Middle School. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in school activities, such as classroom activities, field trips, and other functions, such as 1:1 deployment and academic opportunity classes. Parents serve as mentors and tutors for students with educational and social difficulties. Mentors counsel students weekly, and tutors assist students biweekly with homework assignments. Parents will be encouraged to participate in the activities of their middle school children. Work with the PTO corner in the monthly newsletter that goes to parents/caregivers (starting November 2025).
2. Parents will support student learning in the following ways:
   • Parents will let the teacher know if their child has any problems with learning.
   • Parents will ensure their child reads at least 20 minutes daily.
   • Parents will help their child see how to use reading and math to pursue their interests and goals.
   • Parents will check the student PowerSchool portal for grades, assignments, and daily announcements.
   • Parents will request additional meetings with staff as needed.
3. Students will share the responsibility to improve academic achievement in the following ways:
   • Students will let their teacher and family know if they need help.
   • Students will be an active participant in class.
   • Students will read on their own for at least 20 minutes daily.
   • Students will work on their math and reading skills at home, using materials their teacher sends home.
   • Students will write down their assignments, do their homework daily, and turn it in when due.
   • Students will assist parents in the use of PowerSchool.
   • Students will encourage parents to communicate with teachers.

Oxford Intermediate School will:

1. Foster parental involvement and community engagement by providing information regarding curriculum standards and student achievement within the school and district. Oxford Middle School will provide materials and training as applicable. Training will focus on helping parents to prepare and assist their children for learning at school and at home. Trainings will also focus on building community partnerships. To the extent practical, information regarding trainings, meetings, and activities will be provided in a language parents and community members can understand.

   • Parent/Caregiver Newsletters
     People Responsible (Who will be doing it?)	School administrators
     Timeline (When will it be done?)	Ongoing (monthly)
     Steps (How will it be done?)	Provide pertinent information
     Accountability and Evaluations (How will success be measured?)	Utilize metrics that accompany the newsletters

   • Social Media
     People Responsible (Who will be doing it?)	The administration selects teachers who are identified as editors
     Timeline (When will it be done?)	Ongoing
     Steps (How will it be done?)	Load content on social media channels to offer strategies and tips for parents and to promote “Good things!”
     Accountability and Evaluations (How will success be measured?)	Utilize metrics that accompany social media

2. Educate teachers, administrators, and other staff concerning the value of parent and community contributions. The school will also train staff how to work with parents as equal partners and build community partnerships.

Oxford Middle School will provide full opportunities for parental involvement for parents of children who are homeless, limited English proficient, have disabilities, or migratory status. Information provided to parents will, to the extent practical, be offered in a language they can understand.

• English Learner (EL) Night
  People Responsible (Who will be doing it?)	Central Office staff members, OHS, and OMS staff
  Timeline (When will it be done?)	To be decided
  Steps (How will it be done?)	Collaboration between Central Office, OHS, and OMS
  Accountability and Evaluations (How will success be measured?)	OMS Admin will speak with the Director of Federal Programs to see the best way to determine the evaluation method

Parent Involvement Statement of Adoption

This parental involvement plan has been developed jointly with and agreed upon by parents of children at Oxford Middle School.

Effective Date of Plan

The Parental Involvement plan will be in effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Distribution on the Parent Involvement Plan

Oxford Middle School will distribute this Parental Involvement Plan to all parents and make it available to the community on or before December 1, 2025.

Parents, Staff, and Community Members who Participated in the Development of the Plan

• Danielle Fortenberry
• Yolanda Logan
• Jeff Clay 
• Yolanda Morton
• Hannah Finch
• Diana Wells