Safety and Security

Student and Staff District Emergency Information Guide

The Warwick Valley Central School District is committed to providing a safe environment for students and staff. In the event of an emergency, it is important for students and staff to be familiar with the way the District prevents and manages emergencies. This guide outlines key information and terms that are helpful to know in the event of an emergency situation.

How to respond to a wide range of emergencies

Schools are required to engage in comprehensive emergency planning and training to prevent and manage emergencies in their buildings. Emergencies may include facility failures such as a gas leak, accidents, medical emergencies, severe weather or an intruder in the School. The following protocols may be used individually or in conjunction with one another to respond to a wide range of critical incidents.

How will the District keep lines of communication open with Staff and Students?

The District will provide ongoing information regarding the event, including specific instructions for parent/student reunification, if necessary. When/If it safe to do so, students and staff are encouraged to monitor phones and email regularly. Updates may also be posted on the following:

• For Staff: Emergency information is shared with faculty/staff via School Messenger.
• For Students: Emergency information is shared with students via School Messenger.

What are the daily security measures students and staff should be aware of?

The Warwick Valley Central School District uses a single point of entry system. All doors are locked. Entrances are monitored and visitors must sign in and sign out of each building. Visitors are required to wear identification, and access is limited to specific locations. All staff will wear visible identification badges while on any school campus.

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The Warwick Valley Central School District is committed to providing a safe environment for students, staff and visitors and works closely with area Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS. Each school conducts several drills throughout the school year to help students and staff prepare for possible emergencies. At the time that drills are conducted, students and staff will be informed that the activities being conducted are a drill. Advance notice will not be given for evacuation drills. Each year, the District's Emergency Plan is reviewed and updated. The District-Wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan is posted below. Please note that Building-Level plans are confidential for security reasons. In the event of an emergency situation, please be assured that the district has an emergency management plan in place and that the District, School, Staff, and first responders will act accordingly. Students and staff must follow all instructions set forth by staff and first responders.

View/download the 2024-25 District-Wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan