School Entrances
All building entrances are locked and during the school day visitors may enter at only one set of locked doors that lead visitors to the school office. Classroom doors are locked during the day and can be pulled shut to secure interior rooms.
Raptor Visitor Management
We use the Raptor Visitor Management system to track visitors in our building and run a check to see if any are on the Sex Offender Registry. Any visitors to a school building during school hours are required to produce a government-issued ID or driver's license and wear an ID badge while in the school.
Reporting
Please discuss with your child(ren) the expectation to tell a trusted adult as soon as possible if he or she EVER hears or sees anything regarding the safety of students, the schools, or the community. In addition, it’s important to talk with your children about safety and following instructions in the event of an emergency. Do not hesitate to contact local law enforcement agencies to share concerns. They will work with us as needed and can provide immediate response when necessary. In the event of an emergency call 911.
Additional Tip Lines
Remember the saying “see something, say something.” We use both the Speak UP for Safety and the Speak Up, Speak Out resources to receive tips. Review our website for important information on these services.
SpeakUP for Safety (West Bend School District reporting)
There is a safety tip reporting system that comes with no additional cost to the district called SpeakUP for Safety implemented by the West Bend School District.
West Bend School District students or their family members can use this service to report items of concern to the school district. Feel free to report any threats, concerns about student safety or well-being, or a safety issue in the schools, buses, or events via email (speakup@wbsd-schools.org) or text/call (262-357-3530).
Remember, texting is available at 262-357-3530.
With SpeakUP for Safety, when a student reports a tip the monitoring company will evaluate the report 24/7 and 365 days a year. It will send an email to WBSD administrators for non life-threatening reports. If there is an emergency situation it will call local law enforcement or WBSD administrators.
Speak Up, Speak Out ( State of Wisconsin’s safety report line)
The Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center provides communities with a centralized safety tool available at no cost to schools. It is a way to get important information directly to law enforcement, such as threat reporting, threat assessment consultation, critical incident response, and general school safety guidance. This resource is through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. 
With Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin, when a person needs help, anyone can report a tip via the Speak Up Speak Out app or by calling 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 (1-800-697-8761) to get a live dispatcher. (No text messages are accepted.)
This service is also available through an app: Apple Store Google Play
Items that Cannot be Brought to School
As we work together to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment for all students, we ask for your help in reinforcing some important guidelines about what items should not be brought to school. Certain items, while seemingly harmless at home or in other contexts, could be viewed as threatening or cause concern if brought to a school environment.
Items NOT Allowed at School:
Toy Weapons or Replicas: Toys or replica guns, swords, knives, or water guns or related toys. Even if an item is a toy, it can always be mistaken for a real weapon.
Costume Accessories: Items such as fake knives, handcuffs, or other costume props that resemble dangerous objects
Pocket Tools (Multitools, Pocket Knives): Real tools like Swiss Army knives, even if intended for practical purposes, can be considered dangerous in a school setting.
Sharp Objects: Items like nail clippers, scissors, or even certain art supplies could be seen as hazardous if used or handled improperly. Teachers usually provide any necessary supplies for class activities to avoid these concerns.
Laser Pointers: Although often used for presentations, laser pointers can cause distractions and may be harmful if pointed at someone’s eyes.
Medication: Any medication (even over-the-counter items like ibuprofen or allergy pills) should be managed through the school nurse. Students should not carry (unless authorized) or share medications.
Lighters or Matches: While sometimes brought to school innocently by students who may not understand their potential danger, they can obviously be very dangerous.
Self-defense items: Items meant for personal protection, such as pepper spray or small tasers, could be alarming to many as they are typically viewed as weapons in a school environment.
Hunting Equipment, Ammunition, or Ammunition Casings: Hunting equipment like bows, arrows, knives, and guns are always prohibited at school. Keep in mind that bringing a single bullet or bullet casing to school, even without a gun, can also raise serious concerns.
Law Enforcement
The West Bend School District and our schools have a close relationship with the West Bend Police Department, Jackson Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. They advise us regularly and are integral to our staff training and preparation. They are especially helpful in monitoring traffic around our schools during peak travel times. In addition, they visit schools throughout the year and have full access in case of emergency.
In collaboration with the West Bend Police Department, we have three School Liaison Officers at the East and West building during the day and evening as well as a School Liaison Officer at Badger Middle School. These officers are in the school throughout a school day and interact with students on their campus and throughout the district.
Additional Information
Student and Parent Handbook Resource
Please review the West Bend School District Student and Family Handbook Emergency Preparedness/Safety section for other details.
Standard Response Protocol
Our schools use the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol for many emergency situations. This document provides the common language for the program so parents have details when we use the response terms.
Staff Training
Our district has dedicated time to educating our staff about safety and security measures and practices. Many of our staff receive additional training and certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. We offer first aid, CPR, and AED training to all staff members with each school having a trained First Responder Team. Campuses have AEDs onsite. Our district nurse works with families to develop specific response plans for students with health concerns. Kitchen staff members receive additional food safety training. Our schools are also used by local law enforcement for training purposes.
Safety Drills
All schools perform drills on a regular basis. In addition to fire and tornado drills, our staff and students practice for situations where we may need to “lock-out” (entrances secure, movement is restricted to inside the building), “lock-down” (entrances secure, interior doors locked), or potentially evacuate to another classroom, location in the school, or even to an alternative site. Fire drills are required by law every month, tornado and lockdown annually. Our police and fire departments oversee specific drills to provide continuous feedback.
Student Services Supports
Please know our staff is ready and available to help students. Please do not hesitate to encourage them to reach out to us or contact us directly.
School and Principal Contacts
School Counselor Contacts
Family and School Liaisons
School Psychologist Contacts
