School Safety

VISION
WBSD#7 is committed to providing a safe, secure, caring, and respectful learning environment where all community stakeholders work together to promote each student's academic, social, and emotional growth and success.

GOAL
The District will strengthen school safety measures across schools and the community through continuous training and clear protocols.
The District has been working with teachers, administrators, community members, and law enforcement to create a comprehensive school safety plan, beginning August 2019. 
We encourage all parents and guardians to review the procedures and protocols in order to be prepared in the case of an emergency.

Child Pick Up Procedures
Raptor is our new electronic Visitor Management platform. Now, when you visit any of our buildings, you will be required to present a valid photo ID. On your first visit, we will scan your ID and take a current photo. The system checks against known sex offender registries to help keep our kids and our visitors safe!
PLEASE remember to keep your information in PowerSchool up to date, as we will also be using this system to identify who is allowed to pick up a particular student. If a family member, friend, or neighbor will be picking your child up we MUST have their information before we can release the student, for everyone’s safety and liability.

Inclement Weather
In cases of inclement weather, parents and guardians will be notified of any changes to the regular school day schedule.

We will notify each parent/guardian by:

  • ParentSquare for notifications: Phone call, text, and email

  • Williston Basin School District #7 website: www.willistonschools.org

  • District Social Media: Facebook and Twitter

  • KUMV News

If school is cancelled or on a delayed start, the Superintendent will make the decision by 5:00 AM that morning.

Standard Response Protocol

In an Emergency poster: Take Action. Hold! In your room or area, clear the halls. Secure! Get inside and lock outside doors. Lockdown! Locks, lights, out of sight. Evacuate! A location may be specified Shelter! Hazard and safety strategy.

Parent Code of Conduct
Should an emergency situation arise in our community and/or one of our schools during the school day, we want you to be aware that the schools have prepared to respond effectively and appropriately to such situations. Williston Basin School District #7 has a detailed, all-hazards emergency plan that has been formulated to provide direction to its staff and students during such an incident.
In the event of an emergency, we ask for your cooperation in the following procedures:

  1. Please do not call the school. Telephone lines must be kept available for emergency communication.

  2. Please do not come to the school or wait outside the school unless requested to pick up your child. This is for your safety as well as students, staff, and emergency personnel.

  3. In the event of an emergency that requires us to evacuate and relocate, students may be picked up at a designated reunification location by an identified, responsible adult who is included as an emergency contact for the student. Please update emergency contacts at the beginning of every school year.

    1. When authorizing another person to pick up your child, be mindful of the following requirements:

      1. He/she is at least 18 years of age

      2. He/she is usually available during the day

      3. He/she is known to your child

      4. He/she is aware and able to assume this responsibility

  4. You can expect Williston Basin School District #7 to respond in the following manner:

    1. Send phone call, text message, and email through the Remind Communicate alert system.

    2. Information and updates posted on District website homepage, as appropriate

    3. Information and updates posted on District Facebook and Twitter, as appropriate

    4. Weather related emergencies: information can be found on KUMV TV and KEYZ 660 for further updates

    5. Always refer to District communication sources during any emergency

  5. Please impress upon your children the need for them to follow the directions of any school personnel in times of an emergency.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us respond to an emergency situation and providing a safe and healthy learning environment for your child. If you have any questions or require additional information, feel free to contact your child's school.