OFP Weekly: Talawanda School Board, Thread Up, First day of School and more!

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Welcome back to the OFP Weekly! This week, we analyze the Talawanda School Board's meeting last week , learn about Thread Up's impact and what's next for the business, celebrate back to school in Oxford and so much more. Have fun reading!

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Talawanda BOE discusses new policies, the budget, IT

The Talawanda Board of Education met for its monthly meeting on Aug. 12 at Talawanda High School. Photo by Katelyn Aluise.

The Talawanda Board of Education discussed budget uncertainties, the cell phone ban, religious instruction time and a new IT position during its monthly meeting Tuesday.

To read more about Talawanda's BOE, read our story below.

Talawanda BOE discusses new policies, the budget, IT

What’s next for Thread Up?

Thread Up attends the Back to School Bash, featuring Shana Rosenberg and volunteers. Photo provided by Shana Rosenberg.

In 2021, Shana Rosenberg hosted a clothing drive at the Oxford Lane Library to help aid families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clothing and bedding in all conditions were accepted, and the people of Oxford showed up to provide around 2,700 pounds through March and April of 2021.

Since its start, Thread Up has kept an estimated 63.5 tons of textiles from being added to landfills, according to Rosenberg.

Rosenberg, executive director at Thread Up, spoke to the Oxford Free Press about how far her business has come and its importance to Oxford.

To learn more, check out our story below.

What’s next for Thread Up?

Talawanda teachers, parents prepare for first day of school

Math teachers Allyson Klovekorn (left) and Caroline Morrow (right) discuss the upcoming 2025-26 school year at Talawanda High School. Photo by Aidan Cornue.

On Monday, teachers at Talawanda High School (THS) were sitting through meetings and preparing their lesson plans before they would welcome another class of students.

“Every year, the most exciting thing is just to get to see the students again,” said math teacher Allyson Klovekorn. “I was at open house last week, and it’s so fun seeing students from previous years, and they get so excited to see you again and tell you about their summer.”

Wednesday was the first day of school for most of the Talawanda School District, with the first day for pre-K through first-grade students being just around the corner on Aug. 18.

To read more about school starting, click the link below!

Talawanda teachers, parents prepare for first day of school

In case you missed it:

The Oxford Community Band performs at this year’s Freedom Festival on July 3. Photo by Kethan Babu.

The Oxford Community Band performs at multiple community events throughout the year. However, these aren’t professionals – these are everyday people in town, some of whom haven’t picked up an instrument in years.