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What parents should know about Soft Lock Downs and Hard Lock Downs

Soft Lockdown

Cause: Potential Threat Nearby
Actions: External doors locked. No one allowed inside. No one allowed to exit. Guests in the building will be required to remain until the lockdown is lifted. Internal operations as normal. Wait for "All Clear."

Hard Lockdown

Cause: Imminent Threat
Actions: Report to secure location, lock door, stay away from doors and windows. No one will be permitted to enter or exit the building. Guests will be placed in a secure area within the school. Wait for "All Clear" before resuming activities.

Evacuation

Cause: Gas leak, bomb threat, emergency other than fire drill
Actions: Calmly exit the building using the nearest exit. Report to your assigned area. Wait for "All Clear." In the event of an emergency at or near the school, school leaders follow the direction of law enforcement and emergency response agencies in determining whether or not to evacuate the facility.

Shelter in Place

Cause: Tornado warning or other weather emergency
Actions: Report to safe shelter area away from windows. Persons in modular buildings report to main building. Get low to the floor and cover head. Students and staff will remain in place until it is safe to exit the building. Precautions will be taken to keep students and staff safe from any hazardous materials that may have been released into the atmosphere.

Parents: PLEASE follow these important tips to help keep all students safe.

  • Tip #1: Provide your students' school with the most recent and accurate emergency contact information and notify the school if your information changes.
  • Tip #2: If your student's school is put into a soft or hard lock down, PLEASE do not go to your student's school. Communication will be shared with parents and guardians.
  • Tip #3: Share these tips with your students: 
    • Follow the directions being given by the teacher or principal.
    • Before using a cell phone, make sure it is safe to do so.
    • Do not leave the school campus unless instructed to do so. In an evacuation situation or if school is dismissed early, follow the directions provided by the principal.