DSST: Cole High School

Secure Perimeter at DSST: Cole

01/17/23, 1:05 PM

Dear DSST: Cole Families:

Earlier today DSST: Cole campus was placed under secure perimeter for about 10 minutes around 12:45 today. School leadership initiated the secure perimeter while suspicious activity was investigated, which is standard protocol in this situation

A secure perimeter means we lock exterior doors of our school and bring students and staff inside the building. Business inside the building continues as normal but everyone must stay inside the building. We quickly followed all school-level protocols in alignment with DPD and DPS’ Department of Safety, and students were safe and in regularly scheduled classes the entire time. 

After a thorough investigation determining that there was no threat to our school, the secure perimeter was lifted. 

I want to commend our students, staff, and safety partners for the quick and professional response today. I am truly grateful for the strong community we have. The safety of your children is of paramount importance, and we continue to do everything in our power to provide a safe and vibrant learning environment for them to enjoy every day. 

As a reminder, you can always review the DPS Emergency Guide for Parents. We follow these very same procedures as directed by the district, and this page is a great resource to help you stay informed. 

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

 

All my best,

Misha Hudak

DSST: Cole Campus Director