Safety & Security

Parent communication in an emergency

• Parents will be notified via text, voice and email through our emergency communications system with information and instructions.
• To opt-in for text messages if you are not receiving them:
  • Your mobile number must be a contact number listed in the student information system.
  • Text ‘yes’ from your mobile device to the number: 60680
  • You may opt-out at any time by replying STOP to a D28 message.
  • The district cannot opt-in your phone for you. You may opt-out at any time by replying STOP to a District 28 text. 
• Information will also be posted on the district website and social media as soon as possible.
• Please make sure your personal contact information is current. This information is populated from spring student registration. Please contact your child(ren)'s school administrative assistant to update phone or email contact information.  :
  • Greenbriar School: Catherine Janus
  • Meadowbrook School: Annie Danstrom
  • Westmoor School:
  • NBJH: Sharon Gail

School safety and security is a partnership between students, staff, parents, community members, and local authorities.  As a district, we all share in the goal of keeping our students and staff safe and appreciate you working with us to create a safe, caring learning environment for all.  

When there is a School Emergency

While it is every parent’s instinct to go to the school should an emergency situation occur, please understand that no one will be allowed into a school or out of a school in a lockdown situation. Coming to the school will impede emergency responders.

• If students need to be reunified with their families, they will only be released to their parents or authorized guardians listed on their emergency contact list.

District 28 has developed an inclement weather plan that allows for the use of snow days and/or e-learning days if in-person instruction is not possible.

If our schools need to close for inclement weather or another emergency, the missed instructional time will be made up at the end of the year.  However, e-learning days may be implemented if needed, so that the extended school year does not interfere with summer programming, which typically begins the week after the school year ends. 

Parents should assume that classes are in session at the normal time unless otherwise notified.

Priority on Safety

We consider canceling school to be an exception, and we place a strong emphasis on keeping our schools open. Some of the primary factors that are considered when making a decision include:

•    Safety and well-being of students and staff;

•    Severity of the weather (extreme cold, flooding, etc.,);

•    Timing of weather events;

•    Ability of buses and cars to travel safely;

•    Operable condition of our buildings.

Read more about Guidelines for School Closings

Anonymous Alerts

Students or parents in the school community can anonymously submit suspicious activity, bullying or other student-related issues to a school administrator. We encourage you to report important issues. Complete the form to report information; you will receive confirmation that your information has been submitted to the school district. This system is monitored between 8:35 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. during the school year. If you need immediate assistance, please call 911.

Text-a-Tip for Students

Text-a-tip is designed to provide students with anonymous, immediate help. It is for anyone who is struggling with depression, difficult family situations, or suicidal thoughts.

Who Uses Text-A-Tip?

Possible reasons to contact text-a-tip:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Difficult family situations
• Suicidal thoughts

Who Responds to Text-a-Tip?

Text-A-Tip is staffed with non-NBJH, local mental health professionals.

How Does it Work?

On a smartphone text NBJH to 1-844-823-5323 to receive a phone call or 
scan this QR code and text NBJH: