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Emergency Information
Emergency Updates
In an emergency, the website will be updated frequently with information and further instructions will be provided. Notifications will also be shared via text, email, and calls (if necessary) using the ParentSquare platform.
Any emergency that requires immediate help from police, firefighters, or medical technicians, call 911.
At the beginning of the school year, ensure your contact information is updated through FinalForms. To ensure the accuracy of our calling, texting, and email lists, please let us know if you recently changed your primary contact information, by signing into the FinalForms, making the change to your contact information, and re-submitting the form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school by calling 216-831-8600.
- Moreland Hills School ext. 4633
- Brady Middle School ext. 3614
- Orange High School ext. 2611
- Orange Inclusive Preschool ext. 2235
Families will be notified during an emergency situation. This includes lockdowns, natural disasters, evacuations, etc.
Families may not be notified during a nonemergency situation or incidents that do not have a building-wide impact. This may include situations where no immediate threat is perceived to the general student and staff population. For example, this could include some medical emergencies or classroom disruptions. Family notifications in these situations are determined on a case-by-case basis for those students affected.
Emergency Information
We know emergencies can be stressful. Please know that we are prepared to take care of your child and are dedicated to keeping everyone in our school community safe. Here are a few things we would like you to know in the event of an emergency during your child’s school day.
Communication
In the event of an emergency, the website will be updated frequently and notifications will also be shared via text, email, and calls (if necessary) using the ParentSquare platform. We will continue to communicate with families and the community throughout the emergency event.
During an active scene and investigation, all communication is made in conjunction with local law enforcement. Information is communicated as it is available.
Please be aware that the District's communication during an emergency is guided by federal privacy laws under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as well as law enforcement guidance. This means that while we strive to provide timely and accurate information, certain details about students and their involvement in the situation may be limited or withheld to protect their privacy. We are committed to sharing as much information as possible while adhering to these legal requirements.
We will communicate with families Districtwide, no matter what building the emergency is impacting. Families may have children at multiple buildings, some of our buildings may be impacted due to proximity, and others may be impacted due to busing or dismissal delays. It is important for all families to know what is happening within the District.
What to do
If you receive a robocall, listen to the entire message. Avoid calling the school if at all possible. Keeping phone lines open for emergency use is extremely important.
In the event of an emergency, please do not come to your child’s school building unless instructed to do so. If you are required to pick up your child, you will receive specific instructions of where and when to do so. Keeping the area around the school clear for emergency personnel is very important. We know it is hard to wait, and we appreciate your patience in these situations.
Please do not try to call your child’s cell phone during a lockdown situation. Phones ringing or buzzing while in lockdown can be dangerous.
Keep an eye on this website for updates, and also watch your phone and email for direct notifications from the District. Rely on official communications from the District or public safety officials for information.
Prior to an emergency, you can make sure you are set to receive notifications by following the instructions found on the About ParentSquare webpage.
Ensure your child's emergency contact information is accurate and current with the District.
Terms You Might Hear
The following are terms you might hear during an emergency situation at your child's school and what they mean:
- Lockdown - This means that there is an identified threat at a building. Hallways are cleared and all students and staff are to lock classroom doors, stay quiet and out of sight within the classroom. Exterior doors to the building are also locked. The students and staff remain in lockdown until the building is deemed safe or evacuation is possible.
- Shelter-in-Place - A shelter-in-place is ordered to protect from an external threat or condition such as severe weather or crime in the community. Everyone is brought inside - no entry or exit is permitted from the building until the all clear is received. Hallways are cleared, doors are locked and, in most cases, learning and teaching continues.
- Evacuation - If students are evacuated from a building, they will be taken to a safe location until the building is confirmed safe for return or an early release/pick up is coordinated for families. Location details for an evacuation will not be released publicly for safety reasons and will be based on the situation. Families will be notified directly via email, text and automated calls. Evacuations may be necessary in situations where removal of students is possible and safe.