Parent’s Role in an Emergency

Parent's Role

The natural instinct for parents or guardians is to come to the school during an emergency to protect their children. However, by doing so, they may endanger themselves and their children. Law enforcement and school district staff are busy responding to the situation. Your arrival or calls may distract them from their work. Please help by following the steps below.

Stay Home

Most important thing you can do in order to keep your student and yourself safe is to stay away from the school unless told to come.

Stay Informed

Information is shared with families as soon as possible. How families receive information is outlined in the guide below.

Be Ready

Be prepared to receive and follow instructions from WSD, including where to go, and what to bring if needed.

How to Stay Informed?

The following guide outlines how families will receive information based on each specific safety situation.