How we keep Pelham School District safe.

• All schools undergo regular inspection and assessment by the New Hampshire Department of Homeland Security. 

• Each school's Emergency Operations Plan is updated annually with the help of the District Emergency Operations Committee, Pelham Police Department, and the Pelham Fire Department.

• The District Emergency Operations Committee meets regularly with Pelham Police and Fire to discuss school safety measures.

• Schools conduct drills that are mindful of the age group of their student population in order to test our emergency systems and preparedness.

What keeps the Pelham School District safe.

• We have three dedicated School Resources Officers available within the District during the school day.

• All schools have secured double challenge lobbies as recommended by the New Hampshire Department of Homeland Security.

• All visitor entry points are equipped with two way intercoms to allow initial communication before anyone is allowed entry into a lobby.

• School cameras have been updated to provide improved resolution.

• School signage and keys are coordinated with the police to allow quick identification of the specific buildings map and access for the Pelham Police Department cruisers.

• District wide signage is up to date at all three schools and throughout the grounds and entry ways as recommended by the New Hampshire Department of Homeland Security.

Pelham Schools' Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

The purpose of the EOP is to outline the Pelham School Districts approach to emergency operations. The EOP specifies responsibilities and operational processes, to help protect the school from natural, technological, and man-made hazards. Our primary objective is to keep our community safe in the event of an emergency. Each EOP . . . 

•  Empowers employees in an incident to act quickly and knowledgeable 

•  Informs students, faculty, and staff, and trains key stakeholders on their roles and  responsibilities before, during, and after an incident

•  Provides other members of the community with assurances that Pelham School District has established policy and procedures to respond to incidents/hazards in an effective way.

•  Provides guidance for emergency operations and the utilization of all available Pelham School District and government resources for the protection of lives, property, and the continuance of school operations in an emergency