On Friday morning, February 5, George School will have a lockdown drill to practice our preparedness in the event of an intruder or criminal act. Students were notified about the upcoming drill and were given instructions about what to do when they hear the siren. Faculty and staff members have been trained throughout the academic year in preparation for this new form of safety drill.

Fire drills are a regular occasion on campus, happening ten to twelve times a month. This lockdown drill will be the first of its kind on the George School campus.

Doug Walters, director of safety and security, has been working in concert with the Middletown Township Police and emergency coordinators to establish proper procedures. They will be present on campus with several emergency vehicles monitoring the lockdown drill. All access roads to the campus will be blocked until the drill is completed, probably no later than 10:30 a.m.

Students have been instructed to go to a room and lock all doors and windows. They must remain in their place of escape, out of sight, and quiet until a clear signal has been issued.

For additional information, contact Doug Walters at 215.579.6617.