Aurora Public Schools

Aurora Public Schools works closely with the City of Aurora in order to be prepared in the event of an emergency in our community. The Aurora Police Department and Fire Department are in constant contact with district professionals to continually prepare for an incident. There are many other resources available in our community:

• Adams County
• American Red Cross Mile Hi Chapter
• Arapahoe County
• City of Aurora Office of Emergency Management
• Ready.gov Resources
• Tri-County Health Department

APS Safety, Security and Emergency Procedure Documents

• Emergency vs. Non-Emergency
• Emergency Procedures Guidebook
• APS Security Levels
• Pandemic Plan
• School Safety Plan
• Safe Schools Policies (Español)
• Crisis Response and Safety Brochure (Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean | French | Amharic)
• Student Alternate Pick Up Locations (Español)

Safety is for everyone! Preventing harm to your family, your body and your property lets you enjoy them and gives you greater peace of mind. We invite you to review the following articles addressing various safety topics of general interest.

• Bullying
• Fire Safety at Home
• Getting There Safely
• Keeping Kids Safe While Using the Internet
• Safety for Web Surfers
• Safe Fun in the Sun
• School Bus Safety
• Student Insurance
• Thunderstorms and Lightning
• Universal Precautions: Protecting Yourself from Blood-borne Pathogens
• Walking Safely to the School or Bus Stop

Below are links to organizations in the Aurora community that can offer assistance in case of an emergency.

• Aurora Public Schools Incident Response Team
• Aurora Public Schools Communication Department