Emergency Plans and Procedures

A: The safety of all students is the district’s top priority. Every plan and response is designed to protect students and staff first.

The district maintains comprehensive Emergency and Safety Plans for each school. These plans are regularly reviewed and coordinated with local police, fire departments, and state agencies

Plans address a wide range of situations, including:

• Criminal incidents (e.g., threats or violence)
• Natural hazards (e.g., severe weather)
• Environmental hazards (e.g., fire, hazardous materials)
• Medical emergencies
• Death or crisis situations affecting the school community

The district will communicate through:

• District website updates
• Email notifications
• Automated phone calls
• Local media outlets
• PTA leadership communication

Please note that phone lines may be limited during an emergency

Families can help by:

• Keeping emergency contact information up to date
• Registering an email address with the school
• Reviewing emergency plans with their child, including alternate arrangements if needed

Depending on the situation, one of three plans may be used:

• Go-Home Plan: Students are safely dismissed to parents/guardians.
• Shelter Plan: Students remain safely inside the building.
• Evacuation Plan: Students are moved to a secure alternate location.

Yes. The district conducts required drills each year, including:

• Early dismissal (Go-Home) drills
• Shelter drills
• Fire drills
• Lockdown drills

No. Families are asked not to come to the school unless directed. Doing so can interfere with emergency response and student safety.

Each school has detailed procedures to ensure that students with disabilities or special needs are safely supported during any emergency.

Please contact your child’s building principal for more information.