CHMS Message
September 30, 2026
There has been a change to Policy 237, Electronic Communication Devices. We are asking middle school students to prepare by practicing restraint as it pertains to cell phone use incrementally for the remainder of the summer.
Please continue to speak with your student regarding this policy and the importance of following this. Encourage your student to keep their phone secured in their bag or in their locker and off for the day.
Clifton Heights Middle School takes bullying allegations very seriously. It is important that you communicate instances of alleged bullying to your grade level administration for a proper investigation. Please also review Policy 249 Bullying/Cyber Bullying.
As part of the Upper Darby School District’s Emergency Preparedness Plan and the Emergency Communications Plan, CrisisGo allows parents to receive emergency school safety alerts from the school district and individual school buildings. District parents can download the CrisisGo app onto their mobile device and to create a free account. Parents will then need to subscribe to the school(s) of choice and to the District group.
Click on the link to learn how to subscribe: UDSD Parents - CrisisGo Subscription Flyer.
We encourage secondary school students to receive up-to-date communication about emergency notifications as well. Students can click on the link to learn how to subscribe: UDSD Students - CrisisGo Subscription Flyer
Please review with your children the safety terminology we will be using in our emergency communications: Lock-In, Lock-Out, Lockdown, Evacuation FAQ for Families. We will review these terms and the emergency preparedness plan with students throughout the school year.
Please note that the District will continue to communicate emergency lockdown alerts and updates through CrisisGo, ParentLink emails and social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).
We feel that it is important to remind our parents and students of the Safe2Say Something program. The Upper Darby School District takes the safety and security of our staff and students very seriously and recognizes that the uncertainties and pressures that students and families have faced the uncertainty of a pandemic has clearly demonstrated that the mental health of students as a priority. The Safe2Say Something system teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and say something, using our anonymous reporting system. Safe2Say Something is also a way to anonymously report unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent or criminal activities in any school in Pennsylvania.
For anyone who is feeling unsure or unsafe, please remember that there is help and it is okay to ask for help. Find below additional information outlining the Safe2Say Something PA Program: https://www.upperdarbysd.org/departments12/safety-security/safe2say-something If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
