In our efforts to keep you informed, I wanted you to be aware that Dodgen Middle School will be conducting emergency lockdown drills over the next week. These drills are part of our effort to ensure student safety in the event of an emergency.
The “Code Red” drills will occur during the school day and will involve a predetermined emergency scenario. To best simulate the circumstances of a real emergency, the drills will not be announced beforehand. Classrooms will be locked down while administrators and school safety officials review and follow the same procedures that would be used in a real event. Other than remaining quiet in their classrooms, students will not participate in the drill, and at no time will students be in any danger.
With school incidents on the rise throughout the country, student safety is a prominent concern. These practice drills will help us ensure that we are prepared to handle any situation that may arise. In addition, they will show our school community that we take student safety seriously and that we have an effective plan in place to respond to an emergency.
Thank you for your support as we work to ensure that the safety of our students remains our highest priority.
