School Newletter 2026-2027

Dear Horner Families,

What a wonderful start we have had to the 2026–27 school year! I want to sincerely thank our parents and families for your continued support, flexibility, and partnership as we have settled into another exciting year at Horner Middle School.

Our Back-to-School Night attendance was the highest it has been in years, and it was wonderful to see so many families on campus connecting with our teachers and learning more about their students’ classes. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference, and we are grateful to have such an engaged school community.

🚗 Thank You for Helping with Traffic

A special thank-you goes to our families for helping us reduce congestion during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. We appreciate those who have arranged alternate drop-off and pick-up locations rather than using the school loop. These efforts have made a noticeable difference and help create a safer and more efficient environment for everyone.

As a reminder, the church parking lot is not a designated drop-off or pick-up location for Horner students. The church has specifically asked us to communicate this policy to our families. We respectfully ask that parents not use the church parking lot when dropping off or picking up students. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors.

📚 Staying Connected with Your Student’s Teachers

As we move further into the school year, I encourage families to continue monitoring their student’s academic progress and to reach out directly to teachers whenever you have a concern.

Early communication is incredibly important. The sooner we identify an academic, behavioral, attendance, or other concern, the sooner our families and staff can work together to develop appropriate supports and interventions. Our goal is always to address concerns proactively so that students have every opportunity to experience success.

🤝 Parent Conferences Coming in October

Parent conferences will take place in October, and families will receive additional information at the end of September or beginning of October.

Please know that our parent conferences are specifically intended for our at-promise students—students who may need additional assistance, intervention, or support to demonstrate greater success academically and/or behaviorally.

Teachers will identify students for whom a conference would be beneficial, and more information regarding the conference process will be shared as we get closer to October.

🔒 Campus Closed After Hours

We are also asking for our families’ assistance in keeping Horner safe and secure after the school day ends.

Horner Middle School is closed after hours to outside visitors and students. No-trespassing signage has been posted around campus, along with notices that our campus is monitored by security cameras.

Unfortunately, we continue to have individuals attempting to access campus after hours by jumping fences or going underneath gates. Please speak with your student and remind them that they may not return to campus after hours, jump fences, go underneath gates, or otherwise enter the campus when it is closed.

If you happen to observe someone entering the Horner campus after hours by jumping a fence, going underneath a gate, or otherwise trespassing, please contact the Fremont Police Department so they can assist us. Your help is greatly appreciated as we work together to keep our campus safe, secure, and vandal-free. Also parents please remember that we should not be dropping off students prior to 7:15 AM as there is no supervision then.

📚 Homework Center & Student Planners

Horner’s Homework Center is available on Tuesdays from 2:35–3:35 PM for students who need assistance completing homework, assignments, or projects. Please note that Homework Center is designed for students who need help with their work—it is not a general study hall.

This year, Homework Center is by reservation only through the 5-Star app. There are no drop-ins, and reservations are first come, first served. When students know they have an assignment, homework, or project they need assistance with, they should use 5-Star to reserve a spot. Staff members will be available to provide homework support during the one-hour session.

Students with reservations must be picked up in front of the school promptly at 3:35 PM when Homework Center concludes.

Parents, please work with your student to regularly review their required student planner. Students should be recording their homework, assignments, projects, and due dates each day. Keeping the planner current helps everyone stay informed and allows families to identify when Homework Center support may be needed.

🚲 E-Bikes, E-Scooters & Bicycle Safety

Finally, I encourage all families to familiarize themselves with the laws and safety requirements regarding e-bikes and e-scooters, particularly before allowing a student to ride one to school. California law has specific age, licensing, helmet, and equipment requirements that vary depending on the type of electric bicycle or scooter.

For students riding a traditional pedal bicycle to and from Horner, please make sure your student wears a properly fitted helmet and brings a bike lock each day so their bicycle can be secured in the designated bike area.

Student safety is always our priority, both on campus and while students are traveling to and from school.

💙💛 Thank You, Horner Families!

We look forward to continuing our partnership with you in the weeks and months ahead. It has truly been a wonderful start to the new school year, and I am excited about everything that lies ahead for our Hornets.

Thank you for your continued communication, cooperation, and commitment to helping our students succeed. Together, we will continue to make Horner Middle School an exceptional place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.

With appreciation and Hornet Pride

Cindy Hicks-Rodriguez
Principal
John M. Horner Middle School

🟢 Code of Conduct & Academic Honesty Form —

Horner students received a green Code of Conduct and Academic Honesty form to bring home and review with a parent/guardian along with their student planner. We thank you for taking a few minutes to review Horner’s school rules, behavior expectations, procedures, and possible consequences with your child.

If your child has not yet returned their green Code of Conduct form, please have them return the signed form to Ms. Sy in the front office.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep Horner a safe, respectful, and successful learning community! 🐝

Below is the 26-27 bell schedule for Horner. Please make a note that on minimum days falling on Non Wednesday's the AC transit bus does not come to Horner right after school. Bus riders will need to walk down to the Blacow bus stop to catch the bus after school or you can make arrangements with them for other options. Thank you parents!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

AM and PM pickup and drop off is very tricky at Horner. There is a high level of congestion in the school loop both in the mornings and after school. It is highly recommended that parents find a location near the school to drop off students rather than use the school loop. The school loop gets very busy and please know that if you choose to use the school loop for drop off and pick up, wait times inside the loop can get extensive.

• Please follow the directions of staff on duty. They will be clearly marked with vests and signs.
• Please do not get out of your vehicle in the loop. Students should gather their belongings and exit while you remain in the car. If you have large items you need to get out of the car it is recommended that you arrive early in order to unload your items while not stopping traffic flow of the loop
• Please pull all the way forward when entering the loop. If there is room to move up, please do so to avoid blocking the driveway and pedestrian entrance.
• Please do not enter the parking lot. It is reserved for staff and is not to be used for student pick-up or drop-off. If you have school business the use of the parking lot is permitted but that should only occur if you have the need to enter the office for a meeting or assistance.
• Students should not use the loop crosswalk before or after school. Please either use the loop or park on the street for student drop-off and pick-up.
• Please only allow students to exit in the designated “drop-off zones.” Those zones are marked in the loop.
• Students must exit on the passenger side of the vehicle only. Exiting on the driver side is unsafe.
• Please do not stop, park, or block the AC Transit zone on Chapel Avenue. Fremont Police Department will issue tickets for parking in undesignated areas.
• Please stay alert and pay close attention to the flow of traffic while entering and exiting the loop.

Note: The picture below shows the AC transit bus pick up and drop off for both AM and PM times. Parking is NOT permitted nor any drop off on Chapel way. There are signs posted to keep this area clear. Thanks for not using the bus drop off area to let students out of cars or parking.

🐝 Important Parent Information: Field Trip & Volunteer Driver Clearance Requirements

Dear Horner Families,

Throughout the school year, our students have opportunities to participate in field trips, athletic events, club activities, and other school-related activities outside of Horner Middle School. These experiences are an important part of our school program, but many of them depend upon parent volunteers who are willing and fully cleared to transport students.

Please be aware that any parent/guardian who will be transporting students to a school-related event—including transporting their own child—must complete the required volunteer driver clearance process before driving for the event.

🚗 Requirements for Parents Driving Students

To be approved to transport students for a Horner/FUSD school-related activity, parent/guardian drivers must complete the following requirements:

• TB test with clearance
• Fingerprinting with clearance — Fingerprinting costs are the responsibility of the parent/volunteer and are not paid by the school.
• Keenan Mandated Reporter Training
• CIVICORE volunteer registration and required paperwork
• School-site initial approval
• Final HR verification and approval
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Provide a valid driver's license
• Provide the required automobile insurance policy coverage page
• Complete the Parent/Volunteer Driver Declaration Form
• The vehicle being used must meet FUSD insurance requirements. Rental cars may not be used.

Please do not wait until the week of a field trip to begin this process. Fingerprinting, TB clearance, paperwork, and final HR approval can take time. A parent is not considered an approved driver until the entire process has been completed and final clearance has been received.

⚠️ Why This Is So Important

When an activity requires parent drivers, we must have enough fully cleared drivers to safely transport every student participating in the event.

Unfortunately, if we do not have enough cleared and approved drivers to transport the number of students attending, the event may need to be canceled. We certainly do not want our students to miss these opportunities, which is why we strongly encourage parents who are interested in helping with field trips and other off-campus activities to complete the clearance process as early as possible.

📋 A Note About Other Types of Volunteering

The requirements are different for parents who are not transporting students. According to the volunteer approval guidelines:

School Approval Only may apply to parents who are:

• Chaperoning a single-day field trip while students remain under teacher supervision.
• Volunteering on campus under the direct supervision of a teacher or FUSD employee.

For these types of volunteer activities, the guidelines indicate that fingerprinting is not required; however, volunteers must still complete the applicable school approval requirements, including CIVICORE registration and Keenan Mandated Reporter Training.

School & HR Approval is required for individuals who will be driving students for athletics, clubs, field trips, or other school events. These volunteers must complete the additional requirements outlined above, including fingerprinting and TB clearance.

Please review the Volunteer Approval Guidelines provided below carefully for additional details.

🔗 CIVICORE Volunteer Information

https://fremontunified.civicore.com/index.php?action=userLogin

Thank you in advance to the parents and guardians who volunteer their time to help make these opportunities possible for our students. Your willingness to become cleared and help transport students directly impacts our ability to provide these experiences.

If you have questions about the process or are unsure which level of clearance you need, please email me directly and I will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our Hornets! 🐝💙💛

I want to take a moment to explain what PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) means for our middle school and the purpose behind our set behavior expectations for students.

What is PBIS?

PBIS is a framework designed to promote positive behavior and create a supportive school environment. It focuses on teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors, rather than simply reacting to misbehavior. The aim is to improve student outcomes by fostering a positive school culture.

Purpose of Set Behavior Expectations:

1. Clarity and Consistency: By establishing clear behavior expectations, we provide students with a consistent understanding of what is expected of them throughout the school day. This clarity helps reduce confusion and promotes a sense of security.

2. Positive Reinforcement: PBIS emphasizes recognizing and rewarding positive behaviors. This encourages students to engage in and model these behaviors, leading to a more respectful and cooperative school environment.

3. Improved Academic Performance: A positive and structured environment allows students to focus better on their learning. When behavior expectations are met, students are more likely to succeed academically.

4. Social and Emotional Development: By teaching students how to interact positively with their peers and teachers, we help them develop essential social skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

5. Support for All Students: PBIS provides a framework that supports all students, including those who may struggle with behavior. It allows us to identify students who need additional support and intervene proactively.

By working together, we can reinforce these expectations at home and help our students thrive both academically and socially. Thank you for your ongoing support in fostering a positive learning environment for our children.

We will be providing parents with more information about our PBIS initiatives at MAZE day and Back to School night in the Fall.

Welcome back for an exciting new year at Horner! Yearbooks are now on sale for $65. Buying a yearbook now ensures your student will have their own permanent collection of the most exciting moments and memorable events of the year. Go to yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 7874) to reserve a copy today.

At Horner Middle School, we use the 5-Star Students app as part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program to encourage responsibility, recognize positive behavior, and help students stay engaged in our school community. The 5-Star Students platform allows schools to track positive behaviors, manage digital hall passes, recognize student involvement, and reward students through an easy-to-use mobile app and web-based system.

How We Use 5-Star at Horner

Every student at Horner uses the 5-Star Students app throughout the school day. Students use the app to:

• Request restroom and hall passes during class on a classroom chromebook
• Earn positive behavior points for demonstrating our Horner expectations:
  • Show Respect
  • Make Good Decisions
  • Solve Problems
  • HORNET character traits
• Receive recognition from teachers and staff for positive choices, academic effort, citizenship, attendance, and participation.
• Redeem earned points for a variety of incentives and rewards, including school swag, treats, special activities, events, and other PBIS prizes offered throughout the year.

Our goal is to recognize students for making positive choices and to create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment for everyone.

How to Download the 5-Star Students App

The 5-Star Students app is available free of charge for both Apple and Android devices.

1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your student's phone.
2. Search for "5-Star Students."
3. Download and install the app.
4. Open the app and search for John M. Horner Middle School.
5. Students can then sign in using the login method provided by the school to access their account, view their points, use their digital hall pass, and redeem rewards.

We encourage all families to help their student download the app before the start of school so they are ready to use this important tool on the first day of classes.

We do a montly redemption for students to cash in their earned points for lots of things. Students would pre-order their items and they come pick them up in the breezeway on the specified day at lunch time.

Horner Middle School participates in the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, a school safety program developed by Sandy Hook Promise. This important resource gives students and families a safe and anonymous way to report concerns involving school or student safety.

Sandy Hook Promise was founded by family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012, where 20 first-grade students and six educators lost their lives. The organization developed prevention programs designed to teach young people and adults how to recognize warning signs, take them seriously, and get help before a tragedy occurs. The Say Something program began in 2014, and its Anonymous Reporting System was later launched nationwide to provide schools with a secure way for students and others to report safety concerns.

The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Reports can be submitted through the secure website, mobile app, or by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW (1-844-572-9669). Trained crisis counselors review reports and communicate concerns to participating schools and, when necessary, local law enforcement.

⚠️ Anonymous Does Not Mean Irresponsible

Parents, we need your partnership in having an important conversation with your student about the appropriate use of this safety resource.

The anonymous reporting system should be used for real, good-faith safety concerns. In past years, we have unfortunately had instances in which students submitted false reports as a joke, prank, or attempt to get a friend or another student in trouble.

A false safety report is not a harmless prank. When a serious allegation is submitted, school administrators and other appropriate personnel must investigate and respond. This can create tremendous and unnecessary stress for the student who is falsely identified, their family, school staff, and others involved. It can also divert valuable resources and attention away from legitimate safety concerns.

Reports determined to be intentionally false, threatening, harassing, or malicious may be investigated and, depending on the circumstances, could result in school consequences and/or referral to law enforcement. Sandy Hook Promise's terms also make clear that individuals are responsible for the information they submit through the reporting system.

Please remind your student:

If you see or hear something that genuinely concerns you, SAY SOMETHING. If someone may be in danger, SAY SOMETHING. But never use a school safety reporting system to joke, prank, retaliate against, or intentionally make a false accusation about another person.

We absolutely want our students to feel comfortable reporting legitimate concerns. Speaking up can protect a friend, a classmate, or our entire school community. Using the system responsibly helps ensure that we can continue to take every report seriously.

📱 Submit an Anonymous Safety Tip

Students and parents can submit a secure, anonymous tip through Sandy Hook Promise's Say Something reporting system:

Online:
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

24/7 Hotline: 1-844-5-SAYNOW (1-844-572-9669)

Mobile App: Search for “Say Something” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Thank you for partnering with us and talking with your student about both the importance of speaking up when something is wrong and the responsibility that comes with using an anonymous safety reporting system.

Keeping Horner safe is a shared responsibility. When we See Something, Say Something, we help protect one another and our entire Hornet community. 🐝💙💛

If your son or daughter is interested in trying out for any of the sports teams at Horner, it is critical that you get them a sports physical now or over the summer as the paperwork is due to the school office when school begins. The sports that we have are: Boys and Girls Vollebyall and Boys and Girls Basketball. The first season is Girl's Volleyball. Below are the forms that are required to be completed each school year along with a copy of your child's physical clearance from their doctor. Students who do not meet the deadline to submit all forms will be ineligible to try out for that specific sport. Students are only required to get one physical per year so if they want to try out for multiple sports, they still only need one physical and one packet per year as long as the parent information is still accurate and up to date. Any questions about athletics tryouts should go to: Sean Davis, Asst Prinicpal. Please be ahead of the game and get that physical done early! Here are the due dates for each sport at Horner:

August 27 - Girls VB forms due in office

August 31- Girls VB tryouts day 1

Sept. 1 - Girls VB call backs

Sept. 28 - Boys BB meeting at lunch

Oct. 12 - Boys BB forms due in office

Oct. 19- Boys BB tryouts day 1

Oct 20 - Boys BB call backs

Nov. 30 - Girls BB meeting at lunch

Dec. 18 - Girls BB forms due in office

Jan. 7 - Girls BB tryouts day 1

Jan. 8 - Girls BB call backs

Feb. 16 - Boys VB meeting at lunch

Mar. 5 - Boys VB forms due in office

Mar. 8 - Boys VB tryouts day 1

Mar. 9 - Boys VB call backs

Most all communication that comes home will be via parent square. Please make sure that you sign up for an account so that you don't miss any pertinent information. Newsletters will also be coming through parent square. Directions are posted below.

https://fremontunified.org/students-community/support/portals/

Dear Horner Families,

Looking for a fun way to make your student’s birthday extra special? Let Horner help you celebrate!

Parents, family members, and friends can purchase a personalized Happy Birthday message on the Horner Middle School marquee for just $10 cash!

🎈 How It Works

Simply stop by the Horner Main Office to:

• 💵 Pay the $10 cash fee
• 📝 Complete a Birthday Wish Form
• 🎂 Tell us the birthday message you would like displayed

On your student’s birthday, their special message will appear on our school marquee beginning at 5:00 AM and remain up until 11:00 PM that evening!

Our students LOVE seeing their names on the marquee, and it is such a fun way for family and friends to help make their birthday memorable.

🎉 Give Your Hornet a Birthday Shout-Out!

Whether it’s a simple “Happy Birthday!” or another fun birthday wish, we would love to help you celebrate your student’s special day.

Stop by the Horner Main Office to complete your form and submit your $10 cash payment.

Happy Birthday to all of our Hornets! 🐝🎂🎈

As part of our continued commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness, we are working to replenish and expand the supplies used throughout our campus as part of Horner Middle School’s School Safety Plan.

We are reaching out to our wonderful Horner community for help! If your family is able and would like to donate, we are currently seeking the following items:

🚨 Schoolwide Safety Supplies Needed

• 💧 Cases of bottled water — both 16 oz. and 8 oz. bottles
• 🎒 Duffle bags — assorted sizes for storing and transporting emergency supplies
• 🧽 Clorox/disinfecting wipes
• 🤧 Boxes of Kleenex/facial tissues/Baby wipes
• 🧴 Cans of Lysol/disinfecting spray
• 🧴 Individual bottles of hand sanitizer
• 🧻 Cases of paper towels
• 🩹 Boxes of Band-Aids — assorted sizes; flexible bandages preferred
• 🛍️ Ziploc-style storage bags — gallon, sandwich, and snack sizes
• 🔋 Batteries — AAA, AA, and D
• 🪢 Assorted bungee cords
• 🪛 Screwdriver set
• 🔧 Wrench set
• 🚧 Orange safety cones
• ⚠️ Yellow caution tape
• 🖤 Black electrical tape

Donations can be brought directly to the Horner Middle School Main Office. Please let our office staff know that the items are being donated for our School Safety Supplies.

Every donation—large or small—helps us build and maintain emergency supplies that can be readily available should our students and staff ever need them.

There is never an expectation that families donate. Participation is completely voluntary, and we are grateful for any assistance our community is able to provide.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us in keeping Horner safe, prepared, and ready to respond. We greatly appreciate the generosity and support of our Horner families! 🐝💙💛

Show Respect • Make Good Decisions • Solve Problems

Dear Horner Families,

At Horner Middle School, creating a positive, safe, inclusive, and successful school environment is something we take very seriously. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

At the heart of our PBIS program are three simple but powerful schoolwide expectations:

💙 SHOW RESPECT

💛 MAKE GOOD DECISIONS

💙 SOLVE PROBLEMS

These expectations are intentionally broad because they apply to nearly every situation our students encounter—not only at school, but also at home, in the community, online, with friends, and eventually in the workplace.

Our staff members teach, model, practice, recognize, and reinforce these expectations throughout the school day. However, the impact becomes even more powerful when students hear the same messages at home and at school.

🏠 Why the Home & School Connection Matters

Middle school is an important time for students to develop independence, responsibility, decision-making skills, and the ability to navigate challenges appropriately. Our students will make mistakes along the way—that is part of growing up. What matters is that the adults in their lives consistently help them learn from those mistakes and make better choices moving forward.

When school and home use similar language and reinforce similar expectations, students receive a consistent message:

This is not simply how we behave at school. This is how we treat people, make choices, and handle challenges wherever we are.

We greatly value our partnership with our Horner families, and we encourage you to incorporate our three PBIS expectations into conversations and routines at home.

✅ PBIS at Home: A Family Checklist

💙 SHOW RESPECT

At school, we teach students that respect is demonstrated through words, actions, attitude, and how we treat others—even when we disagree.

At home, families can reinforce this by encouraging students to:

☐ Speak respectfully to parents, siblings, and other family members.
☐ Listen when someone else is speaking without interrupting.
☐ Use an appropriate tone of voice, even when frustrated.
☐ Respect other people's belongings and personal space.
☐ Complete household responsibilities without repeated reminders.
☐ Demonstrate good digital citizenship in texts, group chats, gaming, and social media.
☐ Understand that disagreeing with someone does not give us permission to be disrespectful.

Try asking: “How could you show respect in this situation, even if you disagree?”

💛 MAKE GOOD DECISIONS

Middle school students are developing independence, which means they are also learning that choices have consequences—both positive and negative.

At home, families can help students practice good decision-making by encouraging them to:

☐ Stop and think before acting or responding.
☐ Ask themselves, “What could happen if I make this choice?”
☐ Complete homework and responsibilities before entertainment or screen time.
☐ Prepare backpacks, Chromebooks, clothing, and other necessities the night before school.
☐ Get enough sleep and establish healthy routines.
☐ Arrive at school and class on time.
☐ Choose friends who encourage positive decisions.
☐ Make responsible choices when using phones, social media, gaming, and technology.
☐ Take responsibility when a poor decision has been made rather than blaming someone else.

Try asking: “Is this a good decision? What might happen next because of this choice?”

💙 SOLVE PROBLEMS

One of the greatest skills we can give our students is the ability to work through challenges rather than immediately expecting someone else to solve them.

At home, families can encourage students to:

☐ Calm down before responding when upset.
☐ Identify the actual problem before reacting.
☐ Think of two or three possible solutions.
☐ Consider how each solution might affect others.
☐ Use words to resolve disagreements rather than yelling, threatening, or becoming physical.
☐ Ask for help appropriately when a problem is too difficult to solve independently.
☐ Accept that sometimes compromise is necessary.
☐ Learn from mistakes and think about what could be done differently next time.

When your child comes to you with a problem, before immediately providing the solution, consider asking:

“What have you already tried?”
“What are some possible solutions?”
“Which solution do you think would be the best choice?”

Giving students opportunities to think through problems helps build independence, confidence, and resilience.

🐝 One Message—At School and at Home

Imagine the power of a student hearing these same questions throughout their day:

Are you showing respect?
Are you making a good decision?
How can you solve this problem?

Our goal is not for students to simply memorize three expectations. Our goal is for these expectations to become habits that guide how our students interact with others, respond to challenges, and make decisions.

We encourage families to use this language at home. Put the three expectations on the refrigerator. Talk about them at dinner. Use them when working through sibling conflicts, homework struggles, technology issues, chores, or disagreements. And most importantly, recognize your child when you see them demonstrating these behaviors.

A simple statement such as, “I noticed how you handled that—that was a great way to solve the problem,” reinforces the behavior we want to see repeated.

💙💛 Thank You for Being Our Partners

Parents and guardians are our students' first and most important teachers. Horner is fortunate to have families who partner with us in helping our students become responsible, respectful, thoughtful young people.

When home and school work together, our students benefit.

Thank you for reinforcing our Horner expectations at home and helping us build a school community where everyone works to:

SHOW RESPECT.

MAKE GOOD DECISIONS.

SOLVE PROBLEMS.

Together, we can help our Hornets develop skills that will serve them far beyond middle school.

Dear Horner Families,

The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. In the event of a large-scale emergency during the instructional day, we need the cooperation and partnership of every Horner family.

Please take a few moments to review the Parent Safety Handbook below, which outlines parent/guardian responsibilities and expectations for different types of emergency situations. Should an emergency occur, we respectfully ask families to follow the established protocols and procedures and wait for official school or district communication regarding student reunification and pick-up.

While we completely understand that a parent's first instinct may be to immediately come to the school, please do not rush to campus or attempt to enter the school during an active emergency. An influx of vehicles and visitors can interfere with emergency operations and, most importantly, can prevent police, fire, ambulances, and other emergency personnel from quickly accessing our campus when every second matters.

If student pick-up or reunification becomes necessary, families will be provided with instructions regarding when, where, and how students will be safely released. Following these directions allows our staff to maintain accountability for every student while keeping access clear for first responders.

Please review the Parent Safety Handbook below with your family and become familiar with your responsibilities before an emergency occurs. Your cooperation with these procedures is an important part of helping us keep our students, staff, and entire Horner community safe.

Thank you for being our partner in school safety. 🐝💙💛