Oberlin City Schools start school day in lockdown Students at Oberlin High School in January 2020. (Source: WOIO) By Steph Krane | February 1, 2021 at 6:29 AM EST - Updated February 1 at 6:29 AM OBERLIN, Ohio (WOIO) - Oberlin City Schools are starting the school day Monday with the exterior doors of all school buildings locked. Police still have not apprehended the suspects in that shooting. Parents who wish to have their children stay at home and learn remotely may choose to do so; they may also choose to keep their children at home and not have them participate in virtual classes. Superintendent Dr. David Hill will be in contact with Oberlin police to receive any updates on the situation throughout the day.