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Oak Grove High School

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Enhancing Campus Security-Important Update

Posted Date: 07/24/26 (05:00 PM)


Enhancing Campus Security

Important Update

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Dear Families,

At Lamar County Schools, providing a secure learning environment is always our highest priority. As we get ready to begin the school year, we want to share an important update regarding a new daily safety routine at all secondary campuses.

As part of our ongoing safety efforts, we are launching a daily weapons-detection system. We have designed this process to be quick, easy, and as seamless as possible for your student's morning routine.
 

A Quick Overview of the Daily Process

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Arriving and Preparing

Students will enter through their designated student entrance. If their backpack contains items with metal—such as a Chromebook, a large three-ring binder, or a metal water bottle—they will simply remove those items and place them on a nearby table.
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Passing Through the Scanner

Next, students will walk through the center of the detection path with their backpack centered on their back. Once through, they will gather their items from the table and head to class. (Note: Students who do not have these metal items in their bags can bypass the prep table entirely and walk straight through the scanner.)
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Secondary Safety Checks

If the sensor system detects metal as a student walks through, they will be escorted to a designated area by a staff member. To ensure the safety of our campus, the student will then undergo a secondary safety check.
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On-Site Staff Support

Supervising staff members will be stationed at the entrances each morning to greet students, guide them through the steps, and ensure the line moves smoothly.
 

Watch the Routine in Action

To help your student feel completely comfortable and prepared for the first day, we encourage you to watch this brief video demonstrating this new routine together.
 
We greatly appreciate your partnership and support in keeping our schools safe. Should you have any further questions about this new safety routine, please do not hesitate to reach out to the leadership team on your student's campus.

Thank you for helping us create a safe start to the school year!

Sincerely,
Dr. Wesley Quick
Superintendent

Our district is committed to providing equitable learning opportunities in safe environments that challenge, motivate, and empower 21st-century learners.