If emergencies arise in any of our school buildings, all of our schools use a standardized set of protocols to ensure our staff and students know what type of emergency is occurring and how to respond. The use of these protocols is in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and is intended to make emergency information clear for staff, students, and families.

If emergency communications are sent during the school year, we will reference these response categories and provide information about the situation. Our emergency protocols are outlined in our Emergency Protocols document.

We will communicate with families with updates using our SMS text and email systems. It is important that you verify your contact information in ParentVUE.

Minnesota State Statute 121A.035 requires all public schools to perform at least five fire drills, five lockdown drills, and one severe weather drill per school year.

Evacuate/ Fire Drills
We are required to conduct periodic fire drills throughout the school year. We will attempt to schedule these so that children learn the necessary safety procedures quickly and efficiently with minimal disruption to the school day. Evacuation drills may be used for a gas leak or other emergency.

Severe Weather Drills/ Shelter
We conduct one severe weather drill each spring in conjunction with the statewide drill. 

Lockdown/Hold/ Secure
We are required to conduct periodic lock-down, hold, and secure drills in case of an intruder, an emergency outdoors, or a medical emergency.