School Safety and School Makeup days

School Safety

There's been a lot in the news recently about school safety.  Unfortunately, this has been a result of recent events across the country.  We take this very seriously and have our Crisis Team reviewing and revising our Crisis Plan/Procedures based on new guidelines that are available.  As you know, our buildings are all secure and you must be buzzed in from the office when visiting during the day.  We have asked our office staff to be extra vigilant in knowing who they are allowing in.  This may result in additional questions when you come to school, but we hope you understand we are only trying to maintain a safe space for our children.  In addition, we've asked each of our teachers to review procedures and discuss what to do in the case of a crisis situation.  We used a video to prompt the discussion.  I would encourage you to visit with your child about what they discussed.  If your child hasn't yet discussed this in class, they should be doing so sometime in the next week or so.  

A key point in school safety is speaking up if you or your child sees or hears something.  As you visit with your child about school safety,  please take time to remind them that if they see or hear something to tell a parent, teacher, principal, police or other trusted adult.  Often our students are the first to be aware of something going on in the school.  They shouldn't assume it's a joke or blow it off as kids just talking.  They need to report it so it can be followed up with to make sure no danger exists.  This is for the safety of everyone.  Speaking of jokes, it's also important for your child to know it's important not to "joke" about school violence.  

There have been several schools across the state and two in our area who have had threats made on social media or in other ways directed at the school.  Making these types of threats, even in fun has serious consequences for the person making the threat, even if they are students.  Please take the time to visit with your child about the importance of not making any threats as a joke or in fun.  This includes in person or on any type of social media.  With all of the recent events, everyone is super aware of school safety as an issue.  This could create a lot of trouble for a student who may not understand the consequences that may result from making these statements.  

School Makeup Days

So far we have missed three days of school because of weather and one because of State Dual Team Wrestling.  Per the school calendar, we will make up these days on May 23rd, 24th, 25th and also on March 29th.  This means we will have a normal day of school on Wednesday, March 28th and we will have school on March 29th with a one-hour early dismissal.  If we have any additional missed days, they will be added on to the end of the year after Memorial Day.  If you have any questions on these makeup days, please contact the office where your child attends.