December 2, 2021
Dear Shrine Family,
Tonight, we received a communication from the Superintendent of Royal Oak Schools, Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, regarding the closing of the Royal Oak District for Friday, December 3, 2021. Shrine Catholic Schools follow Royal Oak Schools on all school closures. Shrine Catholic Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 3, 2021.
We have communicated with the Royal Oak Police Department this evening who have confirmed no credible threats in the district at this time. They have shared that the volume of social media postings and rumors has accelerated throughout the day. Our administrative team continues to work closely with the Royal Oak Police Department on any information we receive and reviews our safety and security plans.
We are grateful to our faculty and staff for their ministry of presence to our students during a stressful time. Our faith and the blessing of being able to pray throughout the day as a school community gives us strength and hope. We continue to hold the Oxford School community in our prayers. We ask that you take a moment to read Making sense of the senseless: Seeking God in the midst of the Oxford tragedy .
We look forward to welcoming our students back on campus on Monday, December 6, 2021.
God Bless,
Joanne Swan Jones
Head of Schools
