School Safety Week Day 2:
Bullying Prevention:
Centralized Reporting:
School Safety Week Day 1
Staff Training
*Two-hour training focused on emergency preparedness
*Lockdown procedures
*Intervention methods
*Situational awareness and Violence prevention
School Drills
*Evacuation, lockdown, and shelter drills in accordance with state statute
*Teachers will brief students using age-appropriate language in emergency situations
*Parents will be notified of lockdown drills
Dr. Winters took part in ABC 15's Town Hall meeting regarding school safety on Oct 16,2024. More information here: https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/submit-your-questions-abc15-hosting-town-hall-on-school-safety-with-local-leaders
Check out the October Saddle Mountain Shoutout here: https://smusd.edurooms.com/engage/smusd/newsletters/oct-saddle-mountain-shoutout
Please read the linked letter regarding a school threat received over the weekend. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1djLVnvPF5PiRAdZTfC4bzPLiTK54S1zIHeyVQdeyFyM/edit?usp=sharing
We were honored to host the Chairwoman of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, at Winters' Well on Tuesday. She talked with parents, toured classrooms, and saw first-hand how important internet connectivity is to schools.
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2024/09/17/fcc-chairwoman-visits-elementary-school-tonopah/
Please read the linked letter regarding an update on yesterday's weapon at Tonopah Valley. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Bx400zZe2sWy59n9FLO_jX0cn09U6JEJxZDOESYDHQ/edit?usp=sharing
Make a Difference, Become a Teacher. Next session is Sept 26th.
Please read the linked letter regarding a weapon on campus at Tonopah Valley. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G5Wl1ZmL9kIJ7qNXTCElwIQdr2Tso-x2dzYOJxYg6g0/edit?usp=sharing
The district is experiencing internet issues at multiple campuses. Please be patient as we work to correct the problem.
Thank you
We were made aware of a social media post this evening that references "Buckeye local" and a threat against schools. We notified Buckeye police and they told us they were made aware of the post yesterday and determined it refers to an area in the state of Ohio. Authorities in Ohio are investigating. There is no threat to our schools.
The district office will be closed on September 11, 2024 from 7am - 11am for training. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Checkout the September Saddle Mountain Shoutout here: https://smusd.edurooms.com/engage/smusd/newsletters/sept-saddle-mountain-shoutout
LAST CALL for Odyssey of the Mind participants grades 3-12. If your student is interested please contact alysia.kurtz@smusd90.org by Aug 30. Click here to see fun from past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvPbHUKq6fQ
