Mansfield Public Schools
May 25, 2022
Message from Superintendent Murphy
Dear Families,
There are no words to adequately express yesterday’s horrific tragedy that occurred at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. All of us at Mansfield Public Schools grieve alongside the families, teachers, and entire Uvalde community. I understand how an event such as this can lead to increased anxiety and fear in our entire school community. I want to reiterate steps Mansfield Public Schools takes each day to keep our students and staff safe:
More restricted access with welcome windows and fobs
On site background checks for adults entering the building via the Raptor System
Two SROs on campus
Student and Staff ID Program
Lockdown Drills and Training
See Something Say Something Messaging to Students & Staff
Strong partnership with the Mansfield Police Department
Classrooms equipped with safety buckets
Additional visible police presence on the East Street Campus when appropriate
As soon as news of the tragedy spread last evening, our school counselors shared resources with their administrators and principals addressed the tragedy with faculty and staff and provided this information to staff to help guide conversations. Our school counseling staff realized that today could be challenging for both students and staff and they were available to support everyone. Throughout the day, counselors were visible in the halls and cafeteria. Below you will find a variety of resources to help you navigate conversations at home:
We pride ourselves at Mansfield Public Schools for establishing and following routine safety protocols and we hope that you will help us in reassuring your children of this. Our staff will continue to work closely with our students and families when they are experiencing difficult situations, and we always encourage all members of our community to speak up when they have a concern. Please be assured that emergency preparedness continues to be a top priority across our district and at each of our schools.
Sincerely,
Teresa Murphy
Superintendent
Contact Information
Email: school.notifications@mansfieldschools.com
Website: www.mansfieldschools.com
Location: 2 Park Row, Mansfield, MA, USA
Phone: 508-261-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mansfield-Public-Schools-508839202499633/
Twitter: @MansfieldSchool