School Safety
Shelter
Students and staff are instructed to take safe shelter due to a situation in or near the school.
Examples:
- Law enforcement activity such as serving warrants in a nearby location
- Report of dangerous wildlife in area
- Natural weather events
District Action: Active with district and emergency responders
Parent Action: Stay away from campus. Stay informed from verified sources
How Will You Know?:
- ParentSquare Notification
- Critical that parents keep contact information current. Updated communication as situation progresses and as needed. Please remain away from campus until receiving further communication.
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Evacuate
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- Gas leak in the school
- Unsafe situation near school affecting release times
District Action: Active with district and emergency responders
Parent Action: Stay away from campus. Stay informed from verified sources
How Will You Know?:
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- ParentSquare Notification
- Possible Nixle Notification
- Critical that parents keep contact information current. Updated communication as situation progresses and as needed. Please remain away from campus until receiving further communication.
Lockdown
- Threat inside the school
- Emergency or dangerous situations very near the building
District Action:
Active with district and emergency responders
Parent Action:
Stay away from campus. Stay informed from verified sources
How Will You Know?:
- ParentSquare Notification
- Nixle Notification
- Critical that parents keep contact information current. Updated communication as situation progresses and as needed. Please remain away from campus until receiving further communication.
Reunification
As a result of any of the above scenarios, students may need to be reunified with parents through a controlled release at the school or a reunification at a new location.
- 1. Stay Away
- 2. Stay Informed
- 3. Be Ready
Additional InformationHow To Stay InformedDuring an emergency situation, we want you to receive the most accurate information and you can help by ensuring your information is updated. In order to receive safety messages during an emergency, the District will contact you through your information found in ParentSquare. Log in to your account or contact your child’s school to ensure all information is correct and up-to-date. Additionally, Sahuarita Police Department uses Nixle to inform the community of safety concerns. Sign up for Nixle by texting 85629 to 888777. When and How Parents Will Be Notified
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