Thursday, January 31, 2013
If you are concerned about safety in Hazelwood schools, this is your opportunity hear about safety measures, to voice your concerns and have questions answered.
As student safety has moved to the forefront in the past month with several shcool shootings nationwide, and safety incidents within the Hazelwood School District (HSD) will be hosting Parent Engagement Forums on school safety. The forums will be an opportunity for HSD to share the safety and security revisions, according to the district website, and also allow for parent feedback and input on the safety plans. All Parent Engagement Forums will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Contact Susie Chochol at (314) 953-5065 or schochol@hazelwoodschools.org. The dates are as follows: To read additional articles on HSD School Safety see: Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/…
Friday, January 11, 2013
The National Rifle Association released a statement Thursday's White House meeting on gun safety. The organization told news outlets its membership has increased to 4.2 million.
The National Rifle Association's paying member ranks have grown by 100,000 in the wake of the December Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the organization told Politico on Thursday. In the days since the Dec. 14 massacre NRA's membership increased from 4.1 million to 4.2 million, according to the Politico report. New members must pay a $25 fee to join, and in return get access to NRA events and a free gift. NRA was claiming an average of 8,000 new members a day, according to Fox News. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. The NRA is also participating in President Barack Obama's initiative to prevent gun violence. On Thursday, NRA met with Vice President Joe Biden, …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The Hazelwood School District spends more than $600,000 a year on school resource officers for all of its high schools and all of its middle schools. Before the start of the New Year, Northwest Middle School did not have an officer.
The Hazelwood School District (HSD) has a significant investment in its student's safety. In a recent article about the NRA wanting armed officers in every American school, it was mentioned that hiring police to patrol schools falls on the each individual district. Police Presence For the 2012-13 school year the HSD school resource officer budget for salaries is $618,793. And in some cases like with Hazelwood Schools, depending on the various municipalities, the cost is split, with HSD paying a percentage and the police departments paying a percentage, Diana Gulotta, HSD's assistant superintendent for communications said. As of the start of the New Year a senior resource officer began having a presence at Hazelwood Northwest Middle School…
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Hazelwood School District received reports from parents of rumors of threats of possible violence, which led the district to be on high alert.
It has been a week for the history books for the Hazelwood School District. The victims and community of Newtown, Conn. were warm on the hearts of students and staff when the district made headlines of its own. First, a bullet was found randomly laying on the floor at Hazelwood West Middle School. The district then met about its lock down policy, of which it plans to discuss revamping in the New Year. The week then ended with the district on high alert after rumors of some violence occurring on Friday caught wind. "As you know, the tragedy in Newtown has created anxiety in people across the country." Diana Gulotta, superintendent for communications said in an email to parents. "When a tragedy like this occurs, it is not uncommon for rumors…
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The Hazelwood School District explains the punishment possible for the student that brought a bullet to school.
The identity of the student that brought a bullet to school is not being revealed; however, Diana Gulotta, superintendent for communication in the Hazelwood School District did discuss what his or her fate could be. "We cannot legally share specifics (regarding the student's specific punishment), she said, "but I can give you a range of punishment for that offense, which is 10 days out of school suspension up to expulsion." The student admitted to bringing a bullet to school on Tuesday. The bullet was found on a hallway floor at Hazelwood West Middle School (HWMS) on Monday. School officials conducted locker searches with Hazelwood Police Department assistance. HWMS principal Tony Brooks sent out an email to parents following the …
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Hazelwood officials are consulting with area police departments on adopting a program called Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate.
The Hazelwood School District (HSD) is considering adopting new procedures to train students how to handle an active shooter situation in January. This comes less than a week after the Newtown school shootings in Connecticut. HSD administration met with with area police departments on Tuesday to contemplate how to adopt a program called Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate (A.L.i.C.E.). “This is a great opportunity to move forward by bringing the police, fire and school district officials together in an effort to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and community members," said Superintendent Grayling Tobias. "Safety is our highest priority, and we want to cooperate." (Get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The organization, which held its annual convention in St. Louis this year, plans a "major" news conference Friday in Washington, D.C.
The national conversation taking place in the wake of the Newtown, CT school shootings Friday has thus far not included the advocacy group for gun rights, the National Rifle Association. It has remained quiet as people demand gun reform. That changed Tuesday afternoon with a statement sent to reporters around the country: "The National Rifle Association of America is made up of four million moms and dads, sons and daughters – and we were shocked, saddened and heartbroken by the news of the horrific and senseless murders in Newtown. Out of respect for the families, and as a matter of common decency, we have given time for mourning, prayer and a full investigation of the facts before commenting. The NRA is prepared to offer meaningful …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Administration believes this is an isolated incident but is viewing security camera footage and searching lockers to solve the bullet's arrival.
The Hazelwood School District, along with the Hazelwood Police Department is investigating how a bullet showed up at Hazelwood West Middle School (HWMS). "This afternoon, it was brought to my attention that a student in the 6th grade hallway found a single bullet," said HWMS Principal Tony Brooks in an email to parents. "There was nothing else accompanying the bullet." A student found the bullet in the 6th grade hallway. The district searched all lockers in the area it was found. To address the issue, Brooks said administration: • Investigated anyone who was believed could be linked to bringing the bullet • Searched all lockers in the vicinity of the lockers where it was found • Will continue detailed searches throughout the entire school …
In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, the owner of a military and law enforcement supply store in Chesterfield says such laws and regulations won't solve the problem.
The tragic death of 20 children and six adults in Connecticut at the hands of a heavily armed gunman has ignited a national debate about gun control, specifically the access of private citizens to military-grade gear. A federal ban on assault rifles passed in 1994 under Bill Clinton expired in 2004 and now many gun control advocates are calling for it to be reinstated, but Chesterfield resident Chad Weinman and CEO of TacticalGear.com says that won't solve the problem. The online company has a brick-and-mortar facility located on Edison Road in Chesterfield and primarily sells clothing and equipment such as holsters, vests and dynamic entry tools commonly used by tactical law enforcement teams or military personnel, but not firearms or …
Teachers in Texas carry guns to protect students. Will pressure to do so swell in the Show-Me State?
One local gun advocate believes it indeed is possible for teachers to handle guns inside school buildings. But area resident Marc Perez said anyone who carries a firearm must assume a certain degree of responsibility. "In a 'crowd' like a school for a teacher, a significant, professional and extensive additional training would be required for a teacher to carry a firearm," he said. "Once an intruder enters a school with the intent to do harm, the police are minutes away while the threat may begin within seconds. "The math does not add up." Perez said there are instructors available with the proper credentials to give such training in the St. Louis metropolitan area. As a National Rifle Association Certified Range Safety Officer, Perez …
nativemomma
7:16 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Well said South Bay Nra!! I never leave home without protection. Especially, when I am with my kids. I have the right to protect myself and them and if I am put into a situation where I feel we are being threatened, God help them, because I will protect my kids! more ›