Dear Shrine Family,

Happy New Year! I hope you were able to spend some wonderful quality time with family and friends during Christmas Break. As we approach the first full week of school in 2022 across our campuses I want to provide an update on return policies.

Shrine Catholic Schools will resume, in person, as scheduled tomorrow, Monday, January 3rd. The same health and safety procedures will continue: masks will still be required along with distancing and sanitation protocols.

As you are aware COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Michigan. Since both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals can test positive it is very important to be aware of any possible exposures and consider testing according to guidelines. Prior to returning to school if you believe your child is sick please get them tested to avoid possible exposure to other students.

While there has been much conversation regarding quarantine guidelines in recent weeks, schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit are to continue following the quarantine guidelines that have been in place since December 3rd. Guidelines can be found here. We will follow this until the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) changes their guidance for schools.  

Please enjoy the rest of this Epiphany of the Lord Sunday knowing with full confidence that our faculty and staff are prepared for the safe return of our students. 

God Bless.

Joanne Swan Jones

Head of Schools