Safe Schools Program
YPS' Safe Schools Red Ribbon "Tie One On" Campaign
The Safe Schools Program has been in place for over a decade and is an integral part of maintaining order and safety at Ypsilanti Public Schools. From Internet Safety assemblies to Home Land Security training, the SSP program conveys a wealth of positive messages to students and staff. Some of the programs overseen by the Safe Schools Program include:
Stranger Danger assemblies
Bike safety
Security surveillance
Substance abuse prevention
Project 9-1-1
School bus safety instruction
Traffic and crowd control at major YPS events
Creation and distribution of emergency policy manuals
In the event that there is a situation of critical concern, contact Safe Schools Program Coordinator, Ron Wiedbusch, (734) 323-6313 (Email: safe-schools@ypsd.org) or during school hours call Safe Schools Secretary Barbara Collins, (734) 714-1826.
The Safe Schools Program would like to share with you some safety suggestions from the Washtenaw County Road Commission for children to follow this winter:
For Children
- Never build snow forts, make tunnels, or play in ditches or snow banks by the road
- Stay away from the edge of the roadway as you wait for the school bus, get the mail, or watch the snow plow
- Stay away from the end of a driveway when a snow plow is approaching
- Keep sleds and toys away from the roadways at all times
- Remember, the plow driver can't always see you
WEAPONS POLICY
The Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and Weapons-Free Schools law and as such, hereby gives notice that students must comply with the Board adopted Code of conduct and that the use, possession, distribution and/or sale of drugs and other illegal substances is prohibited on the grounds, transportation vehicles and in the buildings of the Ypsilanti Public Schools.
The possession of a weapon on school property or threats of harm are also prohibited. This includes school buses. Students found to be in violation of these rules subject themselves to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Ypsilanti schools and other Michigan public schools.
Further, students and parents should be aware that all district rules contained in the Student Code of Conduct apply reroute to and from school, during school and all school-related functions