Prepare

Plan, train, and practice for emergency situations.

Protect

Maintain safe buildings, buses, classrooms, and school environments.

Support

Support student mental health, wellness, and emotional well-being.

Partner

Work with families, staff, law enforcement, and community partners.

Emergency Response & Terminology

Learn about emergency response terminology and the procedures APS uses to help students, staff, and families respond appropriately during an emergency.

Report a Safety Concern

Students and families are encouraged to report safety concerns to a trusted school employee, school administrator, or the district office.

School Threats & Student Conduct

Threats involving schools or school activities are taken seriously. Students should never make threatening statements as jokes, pranks, text messages, social media posts, or verbal comments.

Transportation Safety

Find transportation safety guidance, bus information, routes, and resources for students and families.

Bullying, Harassment & Student Safety

Students should report bullying, harassment, threats, or concerning behavior to a trusted adult or school administrator.

Mental Health & Crisis Support

Find crisis support, prevention resources, student wellness information, and mental health services for students and families.

In an Emergency, Call 911

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 right away.

Examples of emergencies include:

• Life-threatening situations
• Serious injury or medical emergency
• Threats of violence
• A crime in progress

• Follow school staff and emergency personnel instructions during drills or emergencies.
• Keep your contact information current with your child's school.
• Talk with your child about safety at school, at home, online, and while traveling to and from school.
• Encourage students to tell a trusted adult when something feels unsafe or concerning.

Safety Is a Shared Responsibility

Working together, students, families, staff, and community partners can help keep our schools safe.

Student Handbook

Review student policies, procedures, expectations, and safety information.

Child Abuse & Neglect

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact the Louisiana Child Protection Hotline.

Transportation

Find bus safety information, routes, transportation contacts, and family resources.

APS Central Office

Phone: 318-253-5982
221 Tunica Drive West
Marksville, LA 71351

Contact Your Child's School

For school-specific concerns, contact your child's principal or another trusted school administrator.