FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS/PROCEDURES

The Illinois School Code requires that schools hold at least three fire drills with full participation each school year. The first is held during the first week of school. Teachers explain the proper procedures for each classroom, and directives are posted by each classroom door.

Tornado procedures are established and practiced in the school building. If there is a tornado watch in effect, the school will dismiss at the regular time. In the event of a tornado warning, children will complete the regular tornado drill procedure and remain in school (in their tornado drill positions) until an all-clear has been reported. If any parent wishes to pick up his/her child during a tornado warning, they may do so, but we ask that the teacher/office be informed. We need to know where all the children are at all times.

District #161 participates in the state-wide tornado drill test in April of each year.