Our school has adopted The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol.

Common Language

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol. The premise is simple – there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers, and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Winter is coming. Stay up-to-date with the latest information on school delays or closures due to inclement weather conditions. If the decision is made to delay or close school, we will publish that information on our district social media sites first. You can follow the district on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.

Messages will also be sent directly from our Skylert system. We develop school closing messages in three ways: email, text message, and automated phone calls using the parent and guardian contacts we have on file in our Skyward student information system. If you have not recently reviewed your Skylert contact preferences, we ask that you do so by following the directions at the end of this communication.

Delay and closure announcements will also be posted on our district and school websites and shared on local TV and radio.

Should school be closed due to inclement weather this school year, the district calendar designates that the first two days will not be made up, which is a change from past practice. Beginning with the third canceled day, minutes will be added to the daily schedule to extend the day at each level. As a result, there will be no day extension to the school year.

Making a decision about weather-related school closures is always difficult, but please know the safety of our students and staff is always our number one priority.

Thank you for choosing the School District of La Crosse and have a wonderful and safe winter.

Directions to edit your contact information preferences in Skyward Family Access:

1) Go to www.lacrosseschools.org

2) Click the ‘Skyward’ button

3) Log in. If you have never logged in, you will need to establish account credentials by contacting the administrative assistant in your child’s school.

4) Select ‘Skylert’ from the left side of the screen.

5) If you have more than one child, you will need to repeat this process for each.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross works closely with schools and youth-serving organizations to provide emergency preparedness education to young people to build resilience in communities across the country and abroad. Our age-appropriate preparedness materials include engaging activities and easy action steps that youth will find both fun and effective. ​

National Weather Service

NWS has played a key role in protecting American lives and properties for over a century. The timely provision of reliable weather, water, climate, and environmental information has supported the Nation’s social and economic development. NWS offices in communities across the United States and its territories, supported by regional and national centers, provide the authoritative information needed by Americans, including national, regional, state, tribal, and local authorities, to plan, prepare, mitigate, and respond to natural and human-caused events.

The 988 suicide & crisis lifeline is here and ready to help

Anyone in Wisconsin can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.988lifeline.org to reach out and get the help they need. 988 is ready to provide support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. People can also contact 988 if they are concerned about a loved one in crisis.