Safety
Each of our schools maintains a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan that outlines procedures for a variety of situations, including medical emergencies, fires, and other potential incidents. These plans are developed in collaboration with local police, fire, and emergency management officials and are practiced through regular drills.
For security reasons, not all procedures are shared publicly in detail, but families can be assured that our schools follow established safety protocols and work closely with local first responders to maintain a safe learning environment.
District Protocols for Responding to Threats
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. When any threat is reported, the district follows established protocols in coordination with law enforcement to ensure a thorough and appropriate response.
- Immediate Assessment and Safety Response
- School administrators promptly investigate all reported threats.
- Immediate steps are taken to ensure the safety of students and staff within the school.
- Central Office is notified
- Notification of Law Enforcement
- All threats are reported to our Student Resource Officers/Weymouth Police Department.
- The police work in partnership with the school to assess the situation and determine next steps.
- Family Engagement
- The parents/guardians of the student(s) involved are contacted promptly.
- School and, when appropriate, law enforcement officials speak directly with the family to gather information and ensure student safety.
- Home Safety Checks (When Necessary)
- The Weymouth Police Department may conduct a home visit to verify that the student does not have access to weapons or other unsafe materials.
- The Weymouth Police Department may conduct a home visit to verify that the student does not have access to weapons or other unsafe materials.
- Determination of Consequences and Supports
- The district follows its code of conduct when determining appropriate disciplinary action.
- Support services may also be provided to address the student’s needs and prevent future concerns.
- Communication with the School Community
- Families may be notified when there is a situation that impacts the school community.
- Communication will provide as much relevant information as possible while maintaining student privacy.
- Confidentiality Requirements
- Due to student privacy laws, specific details regarding individual students, including discipline, cannot be shared publicly.
- The district is committed to transparency while also complying with all legal confidentiality requirements.
Medical Emergency Response Plans
For information regarding our protocols for medical-specific incidents, please visit our building-based plans below:
- WECC Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Academy Avenue Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Murphy Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Pingree Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Talbot Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Nash Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Hamilton Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Wessagusset Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Seach Medical Emergency Response Plan
- Chapman Medical Emergency Response Plan
- WHS Medical Emergency Response Plan
WECC Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Weymouth Early Childhood Center, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located across the hall from the nurse’s office on the wall. The AED is housed in unlocked alarmed cabinets.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in both offices and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be directed to the door to wait for the ambulance to arrive and direct EMS to the scene.
Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus, staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. The AED is located across from the nurse’s office on the wall. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Weymouth Early Childhood Center maintains an up-to-date crisis team list. Professional resources are available for help with post-emergency support and are located in the main offices with the crisis team list.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the Coordinator of Health Services and the school nurses in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Academy Avenue Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Frederick Murphy Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located outside the cafeteria on the wall. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, responders will be directed to the closest door to the incident. All exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the main office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be sent to the door to wait for the ambulance's arrival and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus: staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the School Psychologist 781-335-4717 will provide guidance. The Academy Ave. School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year
Murphy Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Frederick Murphy Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located outside the cafeteria on the wall. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, responders will be directed to the closest door to the incident. All exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the main office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be sent to the door to wait for the ambulance's arrival and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus: staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the School Psychologist, 781-331-2862 ext. 33118, will provide guidance. The Murphy School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Pingree Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Lawrence W. Pingree Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located across from the main office on the wall. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the main office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be sent to the door to wait for the ambulance's arrival and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus: staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the School Psychologist 781-337-2974 ext. 35311 will provide guidance. Lawrence W. Pingree Primary School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Talbot Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Ralph Talbot Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located outside the main office on the wall to the right. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the main office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be sent to the door to wait for the ambulance's arrival and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus: staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the School Psychologist 781-335-7250 ext. 37308 will provide guidance. The Talbot School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Nash Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Thomas V. Nash Jr. Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located outside the health office on the wall. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the main office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be sent to the door to wait for the ambulance's arrival and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus, staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. The AED is located outside the health office on the wall. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the school adjustment counselor will provide guidance. The Thomas V. Nash Jr. Primary School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Hamilton Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the office for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse, principal, and crisis team members will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If an injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to scenes with the AED when indicated. The AED is located in the main lobby on the left wall near the office window. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the main office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be sent to the door to wait for the ambulance's arrival and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus require staff in charge to have access to cellphones to dial 911. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911.
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the school Adjustment Counselor, 781-335-2122 ext. 31306, will provide guidance. The Hamilton School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Wessagusset Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Wessagusset Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located outside the main office on the wall, directly across from the main school door. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be directed to the door to wait for the ambulance to arrive and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus require staff in charge to have access to cellphones to dial 911. The AED is located outside the main office on the wall, directly across from the main school door. If the school nurse is not available after school and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the School Psychologist 781-335-2210 ext. 38310 will provide guidance. The Wessagusset School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Seach Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at William Seach Primary School, staff will contact the main office. The office will notify the nurse and the principal.
The nurse and principal will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. The AED is located outside the health office on the wall. The AED is housed in an unlocked alarmed cabinet.
Emergency medical response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in the main office and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be directed to the door to wait for the ambulance to arrive and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus; staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the School Psychologist 781-335-7589 ext. 36314 will provide guidance. William Seach Primary School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
Chapman Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Weymouth Middle School – Chapman Campus (WMSCC), staff will contact the main office. The office will radio the health office and administration.
The nurse and administrator will respond to the location; first responders may make the determination to call 911. If the injured or ill party is responding, wait for the nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Office staff will respond to the scene with the AED when indicated. There is an AED located on the wall inside the gym. An additional AED is bolted to the wall outside the health office. The AEDs are housed in unlocked alarmed cabinets.
Emergency medical response time to any location on the school campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in both offices and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be directed to the door to wait for the ambulance to arrive and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the campus, staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, the School Psychologist 781-337-4500 ext. 29326 will provide guidance. Chapman Middle School maintains an up-to-date crisis team list located in the main office.
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.
WHS Medical Emergency Response Plan
All staff shall have access to phoning the main office for assistance. When taking students out on the campus for physical education or outside education, a radio must accompany the staff member in order to be able to contact the offices for help. When leaving the campus with students, a staff member must have a cellphone.
In the event of a medical emergency at Weymouth High School, staff will contact the gold/maroon office. The office will radio the health office, security, and administration.
The nurse, security, and administrator will respond to the location. First responders may make the determination to call 911; if an injured or ill party is responding, wait for a nurse to evaluate before calling 911.
Security will respond to the scene with the AED as indicated. One AED is located outside the Humanities building in the maroon building; a second AED is by the security desk in the gold building. During school hours, a portable AED is maintained outside the athletic office. The AEDs are housed in unlocked alarmed cabinets. In addition, a portable AED is maintained in the health office, and the other portable AED is carried to athletic events by the WPS sports staff.
Emergency medical service response time to any location on the WHS campus is less than 5 minutes.
When 911 is called, they will be directed to the closest door to the incident; all exterior doors are numbered for this reason. A map of those doors will be located in both offices and the health office. Each classroom will have the closest door posted by the phone. A staff member will be sent to the door to wait for the ambulance's arrival and direct EMS to the scene. Once EMS arrives, staff will assist as directed.
Emergencies taking place during extracurricular events on and away from the high school campus, staff in charge must have access to cellphones to dial 911. The athletic trainer is available and will have an AED available while working. When the school nurse is not available after school, and there is any doubt about calling 911, CALL 911.
Debriefing should occur within twenty-four hours of the incident. If it is determined that post-emergency emotional support is required, Brynn Cooper, LICSW, 781-337-7500 x25242, will provide guidance. The high school maintains an up-to-date crisis team list in the main office
A list of CPR-trained staff members will be maintained by the school nurse in each building. Teachers will review safety education with students at the beginning of each year and as needed. Each student and staff member in the school has access to the Weymouth Public Schools Handbook, containing written policies and procedures for safety and injury prevention.
This response plan will be practiced once during each semester. It will be evaluated and modified as needed, at least every year.