As a school system, we are committed to creating and sustaining a comprehensive, coordinated effort to improve the overall safety and well-being of our students, educators and administrators.
To do this, we believe this must involve community-wide programs and initiatives involving parents, teachers, administrators, local law enforcement, mental health & wellness professionals and elected officials to take meaningful action to protect our students.
Our “Safe2Say Something” (S2SS) anonymous reporting system is mandated under PA state law / Act 44, and teaches students, teachers, and administrators how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and Say Something to a trusted adult OR use its anonymous reporting system. Specifically, the program educates participants to:
- Recognize the signs and signals of at-risk
behaviors – especially within social media - Take every sign and signal seriously; act
quickly to get help by talking to a trusted adult OR - Report it anonymously through the S2SS Office
of the Attorney General 24/7 Crisis Center, mobile app, or website - Respond to and manage the submitted tip via a school-based
multi-disciplinary educator and administrator teams - Sustain the curriculum and awareness via
student clubs, in-school activities and call-to-action weeks
Our students often are aware of the problems their peers are facing, so we must empower them to know the danger signs and give them the tools to help each other with the assistance of trained and caring adults. As you know, most conversations are taking place on social media; therefore it is critical that we teach our students to be looking out for one another as these digital conversations are taking place. S2SS teaches them what to look for in text, video and photos while empowering them to act quickly to help a fellow student.
Please click here for a full brochure outlining the S2SS program.
Brochure in Spanish: Folleto en español
Brochure in Arabic: كتيب باللغة الاسبانية
The S2SS program is provided through Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), a nation-wide non-profit
organization. SHP’s programs are in 50 states – with 10,000+ schools and over 5.5
million students and adults trained. They have a track record, reputation, and
knowledge of how to work effectively with kids, parents, and teachers to
improve school safety and culture. The program is age-appropriate and
research-based. They also have funding to provide and sustain the program at NO
COST to our school (and all schools statewide).
