SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAMS

Safety is a top priority at Ephrata Schools. Our goal is to provide students and staff with a healthy learning environment both during school hours and at after school activities.

• Campus Security: Visual and physical methods are in place to provide protection for all people on school campuses. The Ephrata School District has a security staff. Their presence allows them to understand the rhythms of the building while developing strong relationships with students.
   
• Emergency Management Partnership: Our strong partnership with community emergency responders assures that we are constantly assessing our ability to respond to any form of disaster. We also regularly review our school emergency procedures with our staff and the area first responders as legally required.
   
• School Safety Plans, Procedures and Emergency Drills: Ephrata Schools building safety teams post, review and practice these plans, procedures and drills regularly. 
   
• Threat Assessment: Each building has a threat assessment team that will respond to incidents as needed.