OXFORD (WWJ) -- Oxford High School students won't be stepping foot into the building anytime soon, according to a letter sent to the parents of the nearly 1,800 students.
The school will remain closed to in-person learning until the holiday break ends on Jan. 2. The high school has been closed since the tragic mass shooting on Nov. 30 that left four students dead and multiple injured, including one teacher.
School officials said the return to in-person learning would need to begin after funerals for the students are held.
"It is critical we continue to support one another, reach out and ask for help as we begin the healing process following the tragic events of last week," Oxford Principal Steve Wolf said in the letter to parents.
Next week officials are expected to release details about resuming in-school learning for elementary and middle school students.
Trained crisis counselors will be on-hand Thursday morning at Oxford Virtual Academy for students who want them, Wolf said in the letter.
On Friday night, students who want to gather and spend time together are invited to Oxford Elementary School to take part in some “structured activities,” from 8 to 11 p.m.
“We will have police and staff on site, extra security measures, and professionally trained counselors and therapists will be available as well,” Wolf said in the letter.
Entertainment will also be offered to 400 Oxford students on Monday, in the form of golf and free food, thanks to the folks at Top Golf in Auburn Hills. Wolf says more details on that event will be announced soon.
Also on Monday, students will be allowed to start getting back the items they left at the school the day of the shooting. Curbside pick-up of items will run Monday-Wednesday. Parents will receive another email with info on the pick-up process.
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