Safety and Security
As part of the district’s mission to prepare all students to be lifelong learners and engaged citizens in a safe and supportive environment, we understand the great importance of creating a safe and supportive learning space.
We know that students learn best when they feel safe, feel a sense of belonging, and understand their important role in the learning process.
Security Measures at Bloomfield Hills Schools
- Exterior doors remain secured during school hours, with designated entry points. Visitors must be granted access by a staff member.
- Visitors must sign in at the front office of the school for a visitor pass.
- Each building is equipped with camera systems allowing for targeted video surveillance.
- Currently, Bloomfield Hills Schools has 2 School Resource Officers from the Bloomfield Township Police Department that assist the whole district and an Administrator of Public Safety.
- Bloomfield Hills High School has assigned hall monitors that work with administration to create a safe environment by monitoring student movement and behavior.
- The District has established safety protocols that are implemented across all our buildings. These guidelines cover a range of situations, including fire, severe weather, medical emergencies, and building-related incidents.
FAQs
- What is ALICE® Training?
- What terminology will be used?
- What is Safety Week?
- How will the district communicate with me in the event of an emergency?
- Who does Bloomfield Hills Schools partner with for safety and security?
- Does Bloomfield Hills Schools have an emergency operations plan?
- How are threats evaluated?
What is ALICE® Training?
What terminology will be used?
What is Safety Week?
How will the district communicate with me in the event of an emergency?
Who does Bloomfield Hills Schools partner with for safety and security?
Does Bloomfield Hills Schools have an emergency operations plan?
How are threats evaluated?
Ensure Correct Contact Information in Parent Portal
Families can stay prepared by updating their phone numbers and email addresses in the Parent Portal.
Parent Portal syncs with Remind, which is the tool that we use to communicate with our families in many ways, including snow days, school closures, or important updates. Updating your information in the Parent Portal will ensure the district has your most up-to-date contact information on record. Do not update your information in Remind directly, please use the Parent Portal. Please note it may take up to 24 hours for your information to be updated.
We are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment in Bloomfield Hills Schools. Students and families are encouraged to please report incidents of bias and hate using our reporting tool. The district has dedicated support staff prepared to assist with this tool and support individuals who report an incident.
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools.
Click below for a list of resources about mental health, talking to children about traumatic events, and more.
In December 2021, the BHS Board of Education passed a resolution in support of gun safety and safe gun storage. As part of the resolution, the district periodically disseminates material stressing the importance of secure storage of firearms.
Our Safety Team
Patrick Sidge
Administrator of Public Safety
This position works in collaboration with district and school administration, along with local police and fire departments, to review and establish appropriate guidelines, procedures, and plans to ensure safe and secure schools.
Officer Lower
School Resource Officer
Officer Lower brings a wealth of experience to our district, having been a valued member of the Bloomfield Township Police Department since 2002 including her role as the Peer Support Coordinator and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Lower is passionate about being a positive role model for students and making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Officer Riney
School Resource Officer
Officer Riney has accumulated more than 17 years of experience in various departments. His previous roles as a road patrol officer, field training officer, special investigations unit officer, and Michigan State Police Narcotics task force officer have equipped him with a diverse skill set that will greatly contribute to the district’s safety and security efforts. Riney strongly believes that his assignment at Bloomfield Hills Schools will be immensely rewarding, as he is committed to ensuring that students and teachers feel safe to learn.