Westborough MS Safety Plan

At Westborough Middle School, the safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Our Safety Plan outlines the rules, expectations, and procedures that help us maintain a secure learning environment every day. From reporting concerns and practicing emergency drills to following clear procedures during an actual emergency, we are committed to working together to keep our school community safe and prepared.

Learn more about our safety plan below.

Reporting Concerns

Everyone plays a role in keeping our school safe. Students, staff, and families are encouraged to report any safety concerns or rule violations right away—whether directly to staff or through an anonymous report.

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As a school community, we are all safer if students, parents, and staff understand the rules and expectations of the school. Should any student, parent, or staff member witness a violation of our school rules, they should report it to the school immediately. This will help keep everyone safe.

If your child is uncomfortable making a report, please support them by contacting a staff member directly and encourage your child to share the information with their teacher, counselor, or administrator. We also accept anonymous reports and will maintain confidentiality to the best of our ability. Students may also use the anonymous reporting tool, STOPit.

Please remember there is a difference between "telling” and “tattling”. If an activity or action is harmful, then witnesses should either report the incident themselves or tell a trusted adult or staff member who can also make a report.

Emergency Preparedness

Westborough Middle School takes proactive steps to prepare for emergencies. Families complete an emergency form each year, and the School Site Council reviews and adopts our safety plan annually. Students and staff participate in regular fire, earthquake, and other drills. In addition, the school follows the Big Five emergency response framework to ensure clear communication, coordinated action, and the safety of everyone on campus during an emergency.

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Emergency Contacts & Authorized Release

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We use the Big 5 framework to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. It is a common emergency plan adopted by all San Mateo County school districts and law enforcement agencies. In the event of an emergency, clear procedures are in place to keep students safe until they can be reunited with their families. Adults must present valid ID at pick-up, and in the case of an evacuation, Westborough’s designated meeting point is the fire station on Galway, next to Westborough Park.

Emergency Contacts & Authorized Release

At the beginning of the school year, families are prompted to complete an emergency form through the annual enrollment process. This form generates a list of approved individuals who may pick up your child from school. Please be sure to complete it thoroughly, as we will need to contact you if someone who is not on the list attempts to pick up your child.

Adults must present valid ID at pick-up, and in the case of an emergency evacuation, Westborough’s designated meeting point is the fire station on Galway, next to Westborough Park.

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