Safety & Security

 

Mission:  It is the mission of the Office of Safety and Security to guide, encourage and empower all members of the HCPS community to create an environment in which we can all safely learn, work and play.

 

Parents:  The Henrico County Public School system wants to reassure you that safety is our first priority and we have put thoughtful planning into the safety and security of the school environment. Emergency readiness plans are developed, reviewed and updated on a continuous basis by our staff in close coordination with local police, fire, and emergency response teams. For security reasons, the specific details of crisis plans are not made available to the public. Staff training and school drills are conducted on a regular basis, even exceeding that which is required by the state. In addition, each of our schools goes through a rigorous and comprehensive safety audit.

 

In a non-emergency, please call your child's school to discuss your safety and security concerns.

If the emergency involves only your child, please contact the school.

Allergies - Five steps you can take to help ensure your child medical safety at school: Read the “Managing Allergies” document provided by Henrico County Public Schools and fill out the Allergy Action Plan. Meet with key people at your child’s school to review the Allergy Action Plan and ensure it accommodates your child’s needs. Teach your child to say “No, thank you” if he or she is unsure of what is in it. Teach your child to recognize trigger foods. They may be so protected from trigger foods that they are unable to recognize something that is dangerous for them. Provide your child’s school with a spare Epi-pen. If your child has severe allergies, ensure they have at least one Epi-pen readily available for them at school.  For more questions on managing your child’s allergies, visit the Henrico County Public Schools School Health website. You can also find the Managing Allergies/Allergy Action Plan document on this site: http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/HealthNutrition/HealthServices/index.html Click here to download all the safety tips