- Standard Response
- Emergencies
- Safety Measures
- Standard Response
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In the event of a serious incident or threat, our first priority is to ensure our students and staff are safe; followed by informing/communicating with parents or media. We will share information we have available as we are able through School Messenger email, parent calls or text messages, district social media, and the website. Please do NOT call campuses during crises. Phone lines need to remain clear for communication with emergency personnel.Waxahachie ISD utilizes the standard response and reunification protocol adopted by the Texas School Safety Center.
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What to do during an emergency?-
Report suspicious activities, behaviors, or issues of potential concern. One of the most important safety measures we as a District and community can take is to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviors or issues of potential concern. We encourage reporting suspected dangers to the appropriate authorities.
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Lockout
LOCKOUT! Get inside. Lock outside doors.
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Lock Down
LOCK DOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.
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Evacuate
EVACUATE to the announced location.
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Shelter
SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.
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Hold
HOLD in your classroom. Clear the halls.
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The Waxahachie ISD Safety & Security Department would like to remind all motorists to be aware of buses transporting students across the district. Please slow down, remember to stop when bus lights are flashing, and diligently watch for students entering and exiting buses. We look forward to a safe school year in WISD.
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Waxahachie ISD campuses are focused on keeping all students safe during campus departure. In order to properly train all students in dismissal procedures and safety guidelines, we strongly recommend elementary students not walk to and from school without a parent or guardian until parents feel confident that students know safe walking home procedures. Parents, or those listed as emergency contacts, are required to provide either identification or a campus-assigned student or family sign to show that the person has the authority to remove the student from the campus.
WISD would like to remind motorists to be aware of students and parents walking and biking to school. Please remember to slow down, watch for children and parents crossing traffic, and pay attention to crossing guards. Thank you for your help in keeping WISD safe.
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The Waxahachie ISD Safety & Security Department focuses on protecting the district’s students, employees, and property. In order to keep students safe, we ask that motorists keep these things in mind when driving on or near campuses:- Slow Down. Be aware of school zones as they are busy with foot traffic.
- Watch out for crossing guards directing traffic while crossing pedestrians.
- Do not text and drive, especially in a school zone.
- Plan for extra travel time during the start and end of each school day when traffic becomes more congested.
- Officers will be conducting traffic enforcement.
When students are walking to and from school they should:
- obey all traffic rules;
- cross at the designated locations where crossing guards can help them;
- and follow all district dismissal procedures.
