School Safety
As parents, educators, students, and a close community, there is nothing more sacred than the safety and security of our children and schools. We cannot overstate that that our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The Oregon School District has strong partnerships with law enforcement and work closely with them on safety plans and safety-related events.
Our families and community also have an important role in keeping our schools safe. We encourage our students and school community to report anything that could constitute a threat to school safety to a trusted adult, local law enforcement, or the Speak Up Speak Out Safety Tip Line. This confidential tip line offers an option for anyone to report matters they may be concerned about. If in doubt, make the report.
Here are a few things that everyone can do to help with school safety:
- Familiarize or remind yourself with our school safety procedures.
- Ensure that any weapons in your home are secured, as discussed Inside the OSD Podcast (S2 E14: Keeping Our Kids Safe) and safe storage resources.
- Review resources for supporting and talking with students about difficult topics.
We thank law enforcement, families, students, staff, and community members for the continued support and the efforts to keep our school community safe.
More News
We are committed to making our schools a safe place for everyone and we all play a part. Make sure you are up to date on our safety protocols, resources, tips, and best practices for keeping our schools safe.
Make sure you're ready for winter by reviewing plans for how OSD handles inclement weather school closings and what we've communicated with families. Tune into our latest podcast (S3 E5) for a discussion with Senior Chief Meteorologist, Bob Lindmeier, about what goes into predicting inclement weather and how it impacts schools.
The Oregon School District recently joined the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission for a press conference to urge community members to help keep our kids safe by slowing down near schools and stopping for crosswalks and school buses.