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March 19, 2003
To the Parents/Guardians of All
Wissahickon School District Students:
Given the difficult times our nation is currently experiencing,
I wanted to take this opportunity to assure the parents of all Wissahickon
School District students that school district personnel have been working
diligently to take every possible measure to address our shared security
concerns.
Each school has an emergency plan that provides direction
to deal with a variety of circumstances.
The plans are comprehensive and they allow for the effective “on the
spot” decision making that may be required in the event of an unspecified set
of dangerous circumstances. These plans
have recently been reviewed by the principal of each of our schools. The principals, in turn, have reviewed them
with all staff.
As a District, we are extremely fortunate to have regular
and ongoing contact with the law enforcement officials from each of our three
municipalities. We are prepared to call
upon their expertise in the event that it becomes advisable to do so. Most importantly, I want to emphasize that
we, as a District, take our responsibility to safeguard the health, welfare,
safety, and security of our students very seriously.
In the event of an emergency, parents are advised to
immediately tune into the Wissahickon School District Cable Television Channel
and/or access the District’s Website (http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/wsdweb). You may also access the Wissahickon School
District Informational Hotline (
It is my sincere hope that this communication does not
heighten anyone’s anxiety. Please know
that as we proceed through these difficult times, the safety and security of
your children are foremost in our minds and we will take every precaution to
ensure their safety while they are in our care.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Superintendent of Schools