This week’s heartbreaking incident in Nashville is a reminder that school safety should always be top-of-mind. The swift response of the school and law enforcement ended the tragedy before more lives were lost, which underscores the importance of seemingly simple measures such as practicing your school safety plan, installing solid-core doors and maintaining a strong relationship with local law enforcement.
Remain vigilant and encourage your community to contact authorities or use the anonymous Speak Up Speak Out tip line to report any suspicious behavior.
To support your students, staff and parents, consult these toolkits and click here for guidance on how to talk to children about violence. It may be helpful to include these resources in your school’s newsletter.
Although the statistic of school shooting occurrences compared to U.S. school buildings is low, senseless violence in schools is an unfortunate reality. If you’re looking for ways to enhance your school’s safety, consider applying for a digital mapping grant from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety.
Further, WCRIS’ proposed Health and Safety grants would help private schools address school hardening, among other health and safety initiatives. Learn more on how you can support the program here.
Our prayers are with the Covenant School community. If you would like to discuss school safety resources or concerns, please contact WCRIS. We’re here to serve.
