By James Hanlon
Leader Staff Writer
For the first time all school year, Oxford Community Schools reported zero active COVID-19 cases June 11, the last day of school.
“We are elated to share with you that we have no active cases of coronavirus amongst Oxford students or staff!” the June 11 weekly district COVID-19 update stated. “Please enjoy your summer as we celebrate all our school community has done to grow stronger, together, during this pandemic. What a great day to be a Wildcat!!”
The June 4 update reported two active student cases and one student in quarantine. Oxford was one of only two districts in Oakland County to offer in-person instruction all year.
“In August, we had no idea how long we would be able to offer in-person learning; we just knew we needed to start that way,” Superintendent Tim Throne wrote in a year-end district newsletter. “At the same time, our well-established virtual academy doubled in size, which posed its own exciting challenges. Here we are nine months later. We made it through a pandemic to the end of the school year with great success . . . It took patience, grace, perseverance, and diligence by everyone. I could not be more proud of our staff, students, and parents than I am today. It is a GREAT day to be a Wildcat!”