School Safety
Mason Public Schools is committed to establishing and improving plans and priorities to enhance safety and security at all campus locations.
In alignment with the district's Strategic Plan Focus Area Facilities and Infrastructure, Mason Public Schools is committed to reviewing and improving safety systems and procedures, improving technology and facilities, and building better networks to prepare for emergency situations.
Standard Response Protocol
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Mason Public School (MPS) will adopt the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for school emergencies. Learn more by watching this short SRP video that explains the change in language for safety protocols.
The SRP uses clear common language to explain five specific actions that can be taken during an emergency. By standardizing the vocabulary, school district officials, staff, students and emergency responders can understand the actions being taken and status of the event.
Staff and students will take part in safety drills throughout the year utilizing the new SRP to ensure staff and students become accustomed to the protocol. Updated staff guides and classroom posters will be distributed and serve as visual reminders of the protocol.
The five SRP actions are:
HOLD In your room or area. Clear the halls.
During “hold”, clear the hallways and remain in the classroom or area until the “all clear” is announced, close and lock doors. Teaching and learning continue as usual.
SECURE Get inside. Lock outside doors.
During “secure”, return to the inside of building, lock outside doors. Teaching and learning continue as usual, increase situational awareness.
LOCKDOWN Locks, lights, out of sight.
During “lockdown” move away from sight, maintain silence, do not open the door, recover students from hallway, lock the classroom door, turn out the lights. Do not open the door, ALICE protocol may be initiated depending on the situation.
EVACUATE (A location may be specified)
During “evacuate”, leave student belongings behind, bring phones if possible, students follow staff instructions for evacuation location.
SHELTER Hazard and safety strategy
During “shelter”, use appropriate safety strategy for the type of emergency and follow staff instructions.
Safety Drill Reports
Safety Drill Reports
MPS Safety News
Subscribe to RSS Feed for MPS Safety NewsMeet the MPS Safety Team
The Mason Public Schools (MPS) Safety Team leads efforts across the district to improve school safety, bolster health and wellness, and prepare for emergency response.
In order to ensure all areas of safety are represented, the team is made up of building administrators, the School Resource Officer or other law enforcement representative, members of the district Health Team, members of the district Mental Health Team and Central Office staff.
Schools Earn HEARTSafe Certification
Mason Middle School, North Aurelius Elementary and Alaiedon Elementary are now officially HEARTSafe certified schools! Teams of staff members in the three buildings worked to earn the designation which prepares the school community to act quickly during a cardiac emergency, potentially saving lives.
