Safety & Security
The safety and security of our students, staff, visitors, and facilities are top priorities at Pullman Public Schools
Our Safety & Security team works to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment by providing guidance and assistance to crossing guards, emergency preparedness teams, safety committees, and other district safety initiatives. The team also collaborates with local law enforcement and fire agencies, ensures compliance with state and federal safety regulations, oversees building security, and addresses emerging safety concerns throughout the district.
HELP KEEP OUR SCHOOLS SAFE
Resources
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Help! I'm in a Crisis!
Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, there are caring counselors that are here for you. You are not alone.
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Anonymously Report a School Safety Concern
Report bullying, mental health, sexual harassment, drugs, weapons, threats of violence, vandalism, or any other safety concern related to student/staff safety
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Report Harassment, Bullying, or Discrimination
This webpage explains what to do when you see or experience harassment, intimidation, bullying, and/or discrimination, and our school's process for responding to it.
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Suicide Prevention
Washington’s Suicide Prevention Plan has been informed by extensive input from partners across the state, including people with lived experience, families, service providers, researchers, and policymakers. The plan treats suicide as a preventable public health problem and is organized around four strategic directions.
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Gangs in School
With the presence of gangs in our communities come concerns about drugs, crime, and potential violence. The same concerns are raised about the presence of gangs in our schools.
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PSD Online Safety Hub
A website created by Pullman Public Schools with trusted digital safety advice for caregivers
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Secure Storage of Firearms & Ammo
Storing firearms safely is important to keep everyone safe, especially children. When firearms are not stored properly, accidents can happen, like a child finding a gun and getting hurt, or someone stealing it and using it for a crime. Read about gun safety on this website.
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Safe Storage of Prescription Drugs
Safely storing prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications and other potentially dangerous substances is key to protecting children and adults. Explore this resource to learn more.
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Fire Safety
Explore these materials to learn more about discussing fire safety with parents, teachers and other caregivers.
How We Help Keep Students & Staff Safe
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We have dedicated School Resource Officers on-site daily at both our middle school and high school. These officers play a vital role in supporting our students, and we encourage students to reach out to them with any concerns. Additionally, our officer provides support to our elementary schools as needed.
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Parents will receive email and text alerts via ParentSquare. Register with ParentSquare to complete the experience: Build Stronger Connections With Families.
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To assist students with educational, career, personal/social and health issues, we have a variety of student services staff available, including health aides, school nurses, school counselors, psychologists, and social workers. Our role is to provide students with assistance as needed and connect them with relevant school and community resources.
For assistance with educational, career and personal/social issues and/or to learn more about the school-based counseling service, please contact your school's main office to speak with your student's assigned counselor. -
Pullman Public Schools employs a service called Securly to filter student’s online activity. Securly provides strong protection against unwanted or unexpected content often found on the internet. All Chromebooks owned by the district are forced to pass through the Securly portal. When Chromebooks connect to the internet, whether at home or at school, Securly provides protection.
BARK is a utility program linked to the district Google for Education domain. At it's core, BARK is an algorithm that scans the domain for key words and tries to build insight into the text, email or chat. If that meaning is found to imply self-harm, cyber bullying or cross other policy boundaries, the content is flagged for review.
Once a week, a report is presented to district leadership. However, in the event of any hint of self-harm, key leadership are notified right away.This service is designed to provide early warning when students might be heading into trouble.
Reporting Concerns During the School Day
Parents, guardians, community members. Contact the front office of the school you believe the threat is relevant to, or the district office if you are uncertain. Contact local law enforcement as needed. School and local law enforcement contact information is listed in the right-hand navigation.
Students. Please speak immediately with an adult, within the school building, whom you trust. If you are uncomfortable with that, please utilize our online tip reporting system, Vector Alert. This system allows you to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials 24/7/365. Help us create a safer learning environment.
Reporting Concerns Before or After the School Day
Parents, guardians, community members and students. Call law enforcement immediately. They will contact the district and partner with us to address the situation.
You may also utilize our online tip reporting system, Vector Alert. This system allows you to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials 24/7/365.
If the situation requires an immediate response, it is best to call law enforcement first.