All parents want to see their student(s) perform well in school. Parents play an important part in helping their children give their best performance on a test. The ideas presented below may serve as ...more

It seems today's news is full of stories about violence and tragedy.

As you may know, all of our schools conduct emergency drills on a regular basis.  The district works closely with law enforcement, fire and other emergency services to review the emergency plans at each site.  With the extensive media coverage that inevitably follows, the information below may assist teachers, parents and community members in dealing with the impacts those sorts of incidents can have on the children we serve.  While we can never understand such tragedies, we can act to make sure that our schools and local communities are safe and prepared to react in challenging times.

• “Look for the Helpers” - Helping Children with Scary News – Resources from Mr. Rogers
• Resources for Coping with Tragedy
• Talking with Kids about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Common Sense Media (Three minute video) - Explaining the News to Our Kids