Safety Letter | Sept 2025

September 2025

Dear District 25 Families,

The 2025–26 school year is here, and we are filled with excitement as we welcome our new and returning students. We look forward to a year of growth, learning, and meaningful connection.

Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, District 25 has adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for school emergencies. This step, taken in partnership with the Arlington Heights Police Department, ensures a clear, consistent, and universal approach to emergency situations within our buildings and on school property.

District 25 participates in Safe2Help Illinois, a 24/7 confidential school safety helpline where students can share information that might prevent bullying, suicide, or campus violence. While we encourage students to reach out to a trusted adult whenever possible, Safe2Help provides another way to speak up through a mobile app, text, email, phone call, or online at Safe2Help.com.

Safe2Help information is printed on every student’s bus pass and inside their assignment notebook. Tips are immediately reviewed and, if needed, shared with school officials, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and emergency services. This resource is a valuable tool in connecting students with help before harm can occur.

We believe safety also means ensuring every student feels supported, connected, and cared for.

• In-School Supports: Guidance services, social emotional learning (SEL) programs, and related services provide students with resources to navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive both academically and emotionally.

• Community Supports: Services like Care Solace (free, confidential mental health care coordination) and BEACON (statewide behavioral health resource) are available to students, families, and staff year-round.