Personal Safety Tips for Families

The safety of our students is a shared responsibility between schools, families, and the community. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss personal safety with their children and review these important safety practices regularly.

Travel Together When Possible

Whenever possible, students should walk or ride to and from school with friends, siblings, or other trusted individuals. There is safety in numbers.

Stay Aware of Your Surroundings

Encourage children to pay attention to what is happening around them and avoid distractions such as texting, gaming, or excessive phone use while walking.

Trust Your Instincts

If a situation feels uncomfortable or unsafe, students should leave the area immediately and seek help from a trusted adult.

Seek Help from Trusted Adults

Teach children how to identify trusted adults in the community, such as police officers, school staff, crossing guards, store employees, or parents with children.

Stay in Visible, Populated Areas

Students should use established routes to and from school and avoid isolated areas whenever possible. If they feel uncomfortable, they should move toward a place where other people are present.

Know the Route Home

Families should review and practice safe routes to and from school. Choose routes that are well-traveled, visible, and familiar to your child.

If Someone Makes You Feel Unsafe

Students should move away immediately, go to a safe location, and contact a parent, guardian, trusted adult, or emergency services if they are in immediate danger.

Make Noise and Get Attention

If a child ever feels threatened, they should attract attention by speaking loudly, yelling for help, or moving toward other people.

Keep Emergency Contact Information Accessible

Children should know how to contact their parents or guardians and understand when and how to call 911 during an emergency.

Talk Regularly About Safety

Open conversations help children feel comfortable reporting concerns and asking questions. Regular discussions about personal safety can help children feel more confident and prepared.