Harrisonburg City Public Schools is committed to the safety of our students and staff. We ask that families and students report any potential threats to a school administrator or the Harrisonburg Police Department. Safety at our schools is strengthened when educators, families, and community members work together. Click on each category listed below for more information.
When you visit a school, please press the call button near the door to notify the office staff of your arrival. You will be welcomed and asked about the purpose of your visit before you enter. It’s important that you do not hold the door open for others so that each individual visitor (or group, if together) can follow the check-in procedures. Once in the office, you will be asked to show a photo ID unless the office staff has already identified you.
In the unfortunate event that we have an incident within the school division, parents will be notified of the incident color code and instructed to visit our website where we will post additional information as it becomes available. During an incident, please refrain from coming to the school so that emergency personnel can safely access the campus. For your reference, the color code alerts are listed below and will also be available at the link provided during an incident.
If your student’s bus is in an accident, you will be notified by phone or other means. The School Division has specific steps that must be taken during the bus accident to ensure that all children are accounted for and safe. We request that you do not come to the accident scene unless requested to do so. Additional vehicles as well as people may hinder the rescue personnel from performing their duties. If the school division requests that you come and pick up your child after the accident, you will be required to show the proper identification prior to the child being released to you. In all cases, the Harrisonburg Fire Department is in charge of the bus accident scene. The school division will follow their directives regarding the safety of the scene and the associated procedures needed to keep students safe.
The school division practices numerous drills throughout the school year to prepare our students and staff in case a school safety issue occurs. Schools complete Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills, Tornado Drills, and Bus Evacuation Drills.
If you have concerns, please contact Mr. Shawn Printz, Chief Operating Officer, at (540) 434-9916 or via email.
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