Safety & Security in District 86
District 86 focuses on three key components to keep our students and staff members safe from violence:
Our Goal: District 86 Students and Staff Receive and Offer Education Free From Violence.
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In District 86, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. Creating a secure learning environment requires a comprehensive approach that includes, and goes beyond, physical security. We are committed to ensuring that every student and staff member feels protected, supported, and valued. Our strategy for maintaining a safe and inclusive school community is built on three key components:
Physical Security Measures
Weapons Detection System
Advanced screening to deter individuals from bringing weapons onto school grounds
Command Centers
On-campus security hubs equipped to monitor and respond to threats in real time
Rapid Emergency Response Systems
Direct coordination with local law enforcement and municipal agencies
Emergency Call Buttons
In place in all classrooms for immediate law enforcement contact
Emergency call buttons in all classrooms
Quickly contact law enforcement
Secure Entry Protocols
Daily ID scanning for students and guests to track campus entry, and strict access control to ensure a safe environment
Safety and Security Plan
Includes evacuation and reunification sites for emergencies, developed and reviewed annually with local law enforcement
Drills
Each year schools conduct three fire drills, one bus evacuation drill, and one weather drill
ALICE Training
Civilian active shooter response training for staff with online training yearly, in-person training every three years
Security Team
18 dedicated security officers across the district, many of whom are former law enforcement officers
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Access to Mental Health Resources
Resources For Families
Our District 86 high school have assembled links to a wide variety of resources that our families may find helpful. Please use the following links to access resource compiled by staff members in the Counseling and Social Work Departments at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South.
There are trained professionals across the district to help students in need
Counselors: 21
Deans: 7
Nurses: 5
School Psychologists: 5
Social Workers: 14
There are additional related services professionals such as board-certified behavior analyst, etc.
Threat assessment procedures that aim to prevent school violence
These procedures guide staff in responding to crises situations involving mental illness, emergencies or other traumatic events impacting the school community, as well as threats of harm to self or others. Threat assessment teams are formed based on the specific threat. Members of the teams are trained to support students in need.
A Culture of Belonging
Belonging is another primary objective of District 86 and our excellent schools. Safety begins when schools create an inclusive environment where all students and staff feel safe and welcome. When students feel they belong, are part of a community, have positive and supportive relationships with adults, and understand how school helps them achieve the future they want, they are likely to pursue their ideal future with a sense of positivity, hope and safety. We continue to review and develop our programs and initiatives so that a vibrant and accepting culture of belonging exists for everyone in our schools.