December 1, Opportunities for Counseling

Dear Oxford Families and Staff,

The Oxford Community Schools District and our entire community has suffered a loss that is immeasurable. The safety and security of our students and staff is our first priority. The result of the horrific attack at Oxford High School is four young lives lost and injury to six other students and one staff member. While this is a cost no community should bear the long-term impacts of this event cannot be comprehended.

The response by our students, staff, and first responders was heroic and undoubtedly saved lives.

Oxford Schools is fully participating in the ongoing Oakland County Sheriff’s Office investigation.

Our primary mission is to support our students, staff, and our community. To that end, our focus will remain on providing care and support. We want to let you know that tomorrow, December 2, counselors will be available in-person at Oxford Middle School from 3 pm – 5 pm for anyone in our community.

We also now have a virtual counseling option available through EMPOWERU, a social-emotional and mental health online partner of the Oxford School District.Their licensed coaches are making 20-minute virtual appointments available to students from 6th to 12th grade and staff over the next few days.

To sign up for an EMPOWERU zoom appointment focused on support and practice of calming tools sign up here: https://forms.gle/EBGbsnD3N7D8SF4F9.

Additionally, a 24/7 Resource and Crisis Helpline/Text/Chat remains available for anyone who would like to speak with professionally-trained Helpline volunteers from Common Ground at 1-800-231-1127.

As is common in traumatic and rapidly evolving events, there is often significant speculation and misinformation. The verified facts have been and will continue to be shared by law enforcement and our District. We will continue to communicate with you as we have information to share.

Wildcat Community, we love you and our hearts are with you. Together we are #OxfordStrong.

Oxford Community Schools