To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the Camden County Schools coordinates with the Camden Emergency Management Agency and local first responder agencies in conducting school emergency response drills as required by state statute. Scheduling and practicing a variety of emergency response procedures at the onset of the school year, and subsequently throughout the year ensures that students and staff know how to appropriately respond should an emergency arise. Camden County Schools is committed to maintaining a warm and nurturing environment that welcomes students and provides peace of mind for parents. We encourage you to reinforce our efforts to teach children (in an age-appropriate way) the importance of preparedness and awareness of personal safety.

Our goal is to ensure that all students and staff feel safe and supported as we work through these emergency response procedures. In addition to monthly fire drills and yearly weather drills, we are required by state statue to conduct an intruder/lockdown drill by October 1. This drill will consist of all staff and students being directed to secure themselves in a locked room, out of eyesight from doors and windows. The room lights are turned off and everyone remains quiet until administration or police determines “all-clear”. This procedure would only be implemented when an imminent, clear and present danger poses a risk to students and staff. While these drills are required for schools to complete, we understand that these drills can cause some stress and/or anxiety for some of our students. Parents do have the right to opt out of the intruder/lockdown drills by contacting their school principal, however, we strongly encourage everyone to participate to ensure they are prepared.

Please feel free to contact your building Principal or Assistant Superintendent of Safety and Operations Steve Loden at 912-729-8374 or via email at sloden@camden.k12.ga.us if you have any questions or concerns.