Response to Uvalde, Texas
We join school districts throughout the nation in mourning the 19 children and 2 adults who were killed yesterday in Uvalde, Texas. In a time that should be marked by celebrating the accomplishments of the year, we all feel the shadow of grief the Uvalde community is currently walking through.
As you process these things as a family, we want to share some resources available to you through the district if needed:
- First, if you ever feel your child needs to consult with the school counselor or social worker, please encourage them to speak with them. Our counselors and social workers are highly-trained professionals available to assist in situations such as these.
- A resource we have that is available to you is the following workbook: Responding to Change & Loss in Support of Children, Teens, & Families
- Another resource available to you is our Student Assistance Program through Employee and Family Resources (EFR). EFR is aware of the situation and prepared to serve our students and families. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like assistance during this difficult time. There are three easy ways to connect with EFR: Phones are answered 24-hours a day and can be reached at 800.327.4692, Chat with EFR online This is a resource to provide ongoing virtual support, or Email EFR.
- Additionally, if you or your child become aware of a specific threat at Ankeny Schools, you can report it to any building principal or use our TIPS online system to anonymously report concerns by clicking here.
Ankeny Schools has developed a comprehensive emergency and preparedness plan for all of our buildings. We update and modify this plan on an ongoing basis, stressing to our staff the need to be continually vigilant to help create a safe learning environment for our students. It’s a responsibility we take very seriously.
The safety of our students and staff is a collective responsibility of our community. We will continue to partner with you to keep our schools safe.