KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
School Safety and Emergency Preparedness
October 21, 2026
Dear KCCS Families and Staff,
The recent tragic school shooting in Bend, Oregon, is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of
ensuring that every student and staff member feels safe, supported, and protected in our school
community. Our thoughts are with the students, families, educators, and community members affected by
this tragedy.
At King Center Charter School, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain
among our highest priorities. We recognize that incidents such as this may raise concerns throughout our
community, and we want to reaffirm our commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and prepared
learning environment.
KCCS has submitted its required school safety and emergency preparedness plan. We remain committed
to reviewing our procedures, reinforcing emergency response protocols, and ensuring that our practices
align with applicable requirements.
Our ongoing safety efforts include reviewing and reinforcing procedures for lockdowns, evacuations,
emergency communications, and coordination with emergency responders. Preparedness activities are an
important part of maintaining a safe school environment, and we are committed to approaching these
activities in a manner that promotes readiness while remaining sensitive to the emotional well-being of
our students and staff.
We all have a role in school safety.
● For our staff: Please remain familiar with established emergency procedures, follow school
safety protocols, promptly report safety concerns, and direct questions regarding emergency
preparedness to school leadership. Consistency, awareness, and communication are essential to
our collective readiness.
● For our families: Please ensure your contact information is current, review school
communications carefully, and reinforce the importance of following school safety expectations
with your children. If you have a safety concern, please communicate it directly to school
leadership so it can be addressed appropriately.
● For our entire community: We encourage everyone to remain vigilant, communicate concerns
responsibly, and work together to maintain an environment where students and adults feel safe,
respected, and supported.
School safety is not a one-time task; it is an ongoing commitment that requires preparation,
communication, and collaboration among school personnel, families, and public safety partners. We will
continue to evaluate our practices, address areas for improvement, and take appropriate steps to protect
the well-being of our school community.
We understand that trust and confidence in our safety procedures are important to everyone connected to
KCCS. Thank you for your continued partnership, professionalism, and commitment to our students.
Together, we can ensure that King Center Charter School remains a place where our Trailblazers can
learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
Sincerely,
Leadership Team
King Center Charter School
