Crisis Management

Greenwood County School District 52 prides itself on providing safety training to its entire district staff and students, including its day time contracted employees. The types of training staff and students receive are, but are not limited to, C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event), "i love you guys" Foundation, A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate), A.L.E.R.R.T. (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training), and many more. The training is provided by trained and certified instructors with the Ninety Six Police Department and SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division). Also, the State of South Carolina mandates that every school in the state conduct at least two (2) active intruder drills per year (one per semester). The Greenwood County School District 52 conducts four (4) per year at each one of its school with a minimal impact on instructional time.

"i love you guys" Foundation Videos

District Safety Plans

Board of Trustee Policies on Safety

Parent/Guardians' Responsibilities

During lock down, the safety of students, staff and visitors on scene at time of lockdown or paramount. In the event of a lockdown, normal daily access procedures may be altered and the following guidelines must be followed:

Parents/Guardians/Visitors will be required to provide Photo ID upon request
Parents/Guardians and visitors must abide by all directives issued by District Staff or Law Enforcement
Do not attempt to interfere with District Staff, Law Enforcement representatives or Emergency personnel
Move as directed to safe or parent/guardian reunification areas as instructed
Adhere to all Law Enforcement directives and instructions in a lawful manner
Depending upon the nature of the situation, Law Enforcement may declare area a crime scene and they will control access
Do not attempt to call students to have them meet with you. They will be released to your custody as soon as all clear has been given
Do not attempt to enter the facility unless instructed

With both procedures, Parents/Guardians should know that all reasonable efforts will be made to continue to provide a safe and secure environment with increased staff and law enforcement presence. The District asks that you not come to the facility unless it is an absolute and valid emergency not impacted by the lockdown condition. Normal access may be refused or extremely restricted.

All efforts will be made to limit lockdowns to a minimal amount of time in order to reduce the interruption of normal operations. However, the determining factor as to the degree or type lockdown will be based on a decision that the threat or situation no longer exists or threat has been reduced. An official “all clear” will be given by authorized District Staff and in conjunction with Law Enforcement advisement.

You are placing yourself and others in danger by attempting to enter the area. Additionally, you may be faced with extreme limited access to the facility and will be subject to law enforcement intervention.

Hopefully, this information will provide guidance, assistance and a better understanding as to the need for lockdowns and the necessity to maintain an orderly and controlled environment should the need arise to activate a lockdown.

As during normal times of operation for the facility, all visitors are required to adhere to all applicable rules regulations of the District and as well abide by all local, state, county and federal laws and directives.