The school staff will prioritize the safety and well-being of all students and staff. Staff will communicate with parents/ guardians as soon as reasonably possible

An evacuation is when students are sent outside of the school building to prevent harm or injury due to a hazardous situation inside of the school, such as a fire.

A lockdown takes place when a hazardous threat or a possible hazardous threat has been identified inside of the building or in close proximity of the school. All exterior and interior doors are locked and students must remain in the school. No entry or exit to the school is allowed during a lockdown

Reunification is the process used to bring students and their parents/guardians together due to an emergency that has affected the school or a site in the vicinity of the school. Reunification can occur on the school campus, or when students have been moved to an alternate location. During the reunification process, students can only be released to their parent/ guardian or an adult listed as an emergency contact with the school. Adults picking up students must bring proper government issued photo identification, such as a driver's license, state ID card, military ID card, or passport. 

Preparing For A School Emergency 

• Talk to your student about school emergency procedures so they know what to expect in the event of an emergency or crisis.

• Update your student's emergency contact information as it changes. Students will not be released from school to unauthorized individuals.

• If you are notified of a school lockdown at your student's school, do not go to the school. Stay in a location where you can be notified when additional information about your student's school situation becomes available. Students will not be released until the incident has ended or the scene is safe for release. Be prepared to pick up your student at a reunification site.

• Check the Phoenix Union High School District website at PXU.org and Phoenix Union social media channels for updated information.

• Tune into local TV and radio stations for school news alerts.

• Please wait for an automated phone call that will notify you when it is safe to pick up your student and the location for pickup.

• Listen for information regarding reunification with your student. Please remember to bring valid government identification with you to the reunification site.

• Do not go to your student's school; this will create traffic congestion that could interfere with the efforts of first responders.

• Please do not call your student or your student's school. Excessive phone calls could interfere with emergency communications.