Safety in Our Schools
Safety in Our Schools
Safety is a priority for the Ellensburg School District. The district and each school have a comprehensive crisis management plan in place not only to prevent a crisis but also to prepare, respond, and recover from one should it occur. Please note: To avoid the exploitation of our safety plans by those who would cause harm or damage, we do not make these documents available to the public.
Building Relationships, Creating Safer Schools
Student safety is our top priority. From crossing guards guiding children safely to school to staff undergoing emergency response training, we are dedicated to protecting our students' physical, social, and emotional well-being. Our district safety measures include:
- Security & Safety Officers who patrol our schools and plan safety measures
- More than 300 cameras throughout Ellensburg School District property
- Collaboration with local law enforcement on training and strategies for deterring crime on campus
- Offering anonymous reporting forms to encourage students to report illegal activities they witness.
How Can Families Help?
- Make sure your family contact information is up to date in Skyward so we can reach you in an emergency. ParentSquare, our primary communication platform, draws contact information from Skyward, so no need to change it in two places.
- Report any potential threats. If your student witnesses a threat at school, on school property, on the bus, or online, report it to our Security & Safety Officers or school administration, or anonymously here.
- In the event of an emergency, do not come to the school or attempt to pick your student up early. Wait for official ESD communications through ParentSquare for instructions. Do not call the school or district office. We will share information early and often to keep you in the loop.
- Learn about and understand your student’s school’s disciplinary policies and procedures through their Student Handbook