Crime & Safety
Why You Might See Police Showing Up At Arlington Schools Until October 26
Don't be alarmed if you see police and fire at the schools for the next bit.
ARLINGTON, MA — Arlington Public Schools will be running safety drills for students for the next three weeks. It's only a test. So don't be alarmed if you see police or fire swarming your child's school this week.
During the times listed below, there will be fire and police personnel around the school and the school will be closed for outside business.
This is only a drill and safety personnel will be on site for approximately 1 hour. Students and faculty have been trained and prepared.
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10/10 9 a.m. Ottoson Middle School
10/17 9 a.m. Thompson School
10 a.m. Hardy School
10/18 10 a.m. Arlington High School
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10/19 9:30 a.m. Bishop School
1:30 p.m. Stratton School
10/25 9 a.m. Peirce School
1:30 p.m. Dallin School
10/26 8:45 a.m. Brackett School
An outline of ALICE Training by Arlington Public Schools may be viewed at Arlington.k12.ma.us.
For background on Alice Training Institute may be viewed at alicetraining.com.
For additional information about these drills at Arlington Public Schools, please contact Cindy Sheridan Curran at csheridancurran@arlington.k12.ma.us.
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