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PCCS : Our Commitment To Safety At Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
We remain committed to working together as a community to ensure learning takes place in a safe environment. Thank you for your partners ...
11/30/2021 8:45 PM
Dear P-CCS Students, Families, and Staff:
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Our hearts are heavy as we process the tragic news of a school shooting at Oxford High School in Oakland County. During this difficult time, our thoughts remain with the Oxford community and all who were impacted by today’s devastating events.
We understand news of this nature can be difficult for students, staff and families. Please know that the safety and well-being of your student(s) remains our number one priority. Like all school districts, P-CCS is committed to creating a safe school environment where all students can learn and thrive.
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We want to remind you of the various safety protocols we have in place to protect students and staff. Our safety measures include, but are not limited to, active shooter protocols with plans for ongoing training, mental health resources, and trained safety and security personnel. In addition, we have a strong, valued partnership with our local law enforcement agencies that includes three full time School Resource Officers (SROs) located at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (our high school campus), all with a shared focus on the health and safety of our students and staff.
While we are confident in these safety protocols, we know that we need the support of the entire community to protect the children we are privileged to serve. We ask that you speak to your children and urge them to reach out to school officials directly or through the State of Michigan’s Okay2Say tip line at 8-555-OK2SAY or OKAY2SAY@mi.gov if they hear of any potential dangerous actions that may put our school community at harm. We ask students, families, and community members to report all suspicious or threatening activity to law enforcement and/or school/district administration immediately.
We understand that our students, families, and staff may need support in the coming days. Please know that counselors, social workers, and school psychologists are available should you or your student need support.
The following resources are provided to help you discuss this topic with your children:
We remain committed to working together as a community to ensure learning takes place in a safe environment. Thank you for your partnership on behalf of our students.
Yours in learning,
Monica L. Merritt
P-CCS Superintendent of Schools
This press release was produced by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
