The safety of students attending Fremont County School District 1 is of paramount importance. Not only are safety features built into the district’s facilities, but safety training is provided to all staff for various emergency and evacuation scenarios.

Safety begins with a healthy learning environment for all students that focuses on building cleanliness and ensuring that each school building does not fall into disrepair. Each building, including landscaping, is regularly maintained.

The district also promotes a philosophy that each district employee is an educator, and models appropriate behavior. Safety drills are conducted on a regular basis. Whether the drill is a typical fire drill where the building is evacuated, or for any eventuality from a chemical spill to an intruder alert, district staff is schooled on safety procedures detailed in a crisis plan, including relocating students to another building.

The drills also include such occurrences as a school lockdown or a “stay put” drill—all designed to protect both students and staff in the event of an emergency or potential threat. An example of a “stay put” drill is when district officials invite law enforcement with K-9 units into school buildings for a sweep of lockers and public areas in search of dangerous contraband. Staff and students in this instance “stay put” in their closed classrooms until the search is completed and the K-9 units leave the facility.

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