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- DNUSD Headlines & Features
The Student Safety Spotlight shares bullying prevention, grooming awareness, reporting guidance, and SRP information—click to read more.
Safe Students
Safe Schools
Stronger Communities.
STUDENT SAFETY SPOTLIGHT
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
SEPTEMBER 2026
Student safety starts with awareness, speaking up, and knowing how to respond. Each quarterly edition of the Student Safety Spotlight will share information, practical guidance, and resources to support safe schools.
BULLYING PREVENTION
BE KIND. INCLUDE OTHERS.
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. It is repeated or has the potential to be repeated.
Examples include:
- Name-calling, teasing, or threats
- Spreading rumors or excluding someone
- Physical intimidation or harm
- Hurtful messages or posts, or sharing images without permission
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- Be kind and include others.
- Do not participate in or encourage bullying.
- Support students who are being targeted.
- Report harmful or unsafe behavior, even if you are unsure whether it is bullying.
REPORT A SAFETY CONCERN
SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING.
Report threats, bullying, harassment, grooming, self-harm concerns, weapons, drugs, or other unsafe behavior. You do not need to investigate or have proof.
VISIT DNUSD.ORG/TIP
- Select the concern and school.
- Share what you know and helpful details.
- Contact information is optional and confidential.
IMMEDIATE CONCERN? TELL A STAFF MEMBER
Your voice can help keep someone safe.
GROOMING AWARENESS
KNOW THE SIGNS.
Grooming is when someone builds trust and uses manipulation, secrecy, pressure, or special treatment to prepare a young person for exploitation. It can happen in person or online and may involve adults or other young people.
WARNING SIGNS CAN INCLUDE:
- Gifts or special treatment used to gain trust
- Pressure for secrets, private contact, or alone time
- Isolation from friends, family, or support
- Sexual comments or inappropriate content
- Pressure to send private images or meet in person
If something feels uncomfortable, say something. You are not in trouble for asking for help.
STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL (SRP)
KNOW. RESPOND. STAY SAFE.
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) gives students, staff, and first responders consistent, clear language and actions for emergencies.
HOLD
Clear the Halls.
SECURE
Go Inside.
Lock Outside Doors.
LOCKDOWN
Locks, Lights, Out of Sight.
EVACUATE
To the Announced Location.
SHELTER
For nearby hazards outside.
For more information, visit DNCOE.ORG/SRP
Listen to staff. Follow directions. Stay prepared.
Del Norte Schools
301 W. Washington Blvd. | Crescent City, CA 95531 | (707) 464-6141
Safe Students. Stronger Communities.