Parents Show Up for Hazelwood Schools Safety Forum, Another Set for Wednesday

More than 60 people attended the Hazelwood School District’s (HSD) first parent engagement forum on school safety, and the last in the trio of town hall style events is set for Wednesday.

“We were very pleased with the turnout and hope that many more patrons will attend forums scheduled in the future,” said Julia Burke Thorpe, HSD's assistant superintendent for student services, in a statement. “Participants were very interested in what our district is doing to ensure the safety of our students, staff and community members.

"They also provided excellent feedback and suggestions as we move forward.”

During the first forum, HSD discussed safety improvements made since the Newtown shootings. .

The forums are planned as opportunities for HSD to share the safety and security revisions, according to the district website, and also allow for parent feedback and input on the safety plans.

Wednesday's forum will be held at Hazelwood West High School from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Contact Susie Chochol at (314) 953-5065 or schochol@hazelwoodschools.org.

To read additional articles on HSD School Safety see:

• Bomb Threat Puts Hazelwood West High on Lockdown Briefly 
• Hazelwood Elementary Student Disciplined After Bringing BB Gun to School
• Lockdown: Newtown Shooting Prompts HSD Safety Measure Revamp
• Bullet Found in Hazelwood West Middle School Hallway
• West Middle Student Confesses to Bringing Bullet to School
• Three Teens To Be Charged in Attempted Sexual Assault at Hazelwood West Middle School
• Hazelwood West Middle School Forming A Safe School Committee

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