Safety and Security

East Pennsboro Area School District is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all of our students and staff. As a school district, the safety and welfare of our students and staff is our highest priority.

District administrators meet regularly with our local emergency responders to maintain effective emergency operations planning for the safety of our students and staff. While nothing is ever fail-safe, we believe the following actions help provide a safe environment for our students:

• All building doors are locked during the school day. Visitors are permitted to enter the buildings after identifying themselves and their purpose to the office personnel. While this may at times seem like an inconvenience, it is essential that we know every person who enters our schools’ doors. 
• All staff members are required to wear identification badges to ensure that they are easily identifiable. Visitors must also sign in at the office and wear a visitor’s identification badge/sticker.
• District and building administrators are visible in schools and at extracurricular events.
• Students and staff practice safety drills throughout the school year to ensure students and staff are prepared to respond to a crisis.
• The District conducts Risk and Vulnerability Assessments with local security professionals to determine areas of needed safety improvement at schools.
• We ask staff to be vigilant in monitoring guests as they walk the halls of our buildings; staff is instructed that in the event they observe someone without a District-authorized identification, they are to question the individual’s presence and escort them back to the office.

At East Pennsboro Area School District, we believe every student deserves a safe space for learning and self-expression. In October, we recognize National Bullying Prevention Month to highlight the importance of fostering a community of inclusion, safety, and respect.  This month is a time to unite nationally to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. We invite you to join us in raising awareness in our schools and community as we work toward our shared goal of inclusion, support, and respect for all.