“Safe Schools Start with Us” Safety Contest

01/22/2025

With the rise in school threats locally and nationwide, it's important for us to foster a culture of safety and responsibility among our students. IPSD 204's safety contest titled "Safe Schools Start with Us" is now open. Students are invited to create posters, digital designs, or PSAs to raise awareness about the importance of alleviating school threats—whether real, hoaxes, or made in jest—reporting any threats to law enforcement or a trusted adult and recognizing the vital role everyone plays in keeping our schools safe.

Submissions are due by Friday, February 14.

The top six finalists at each level will be contacted by Friday, February 21 and invited to attend the February 24 Board of Education meeting where winners will be announced. Students with winning entries will receive prizes and their contest submission will be featured on the district's social media and website, helping to spread awareness around this important topic.

Contest entries can be submitted in one of two ways:

1. Online through the Safety Contest Submission Form
2. Entries, along with the Entry Submission Form, may be dropped off at:
   Crouse Education Center
   Attn: Safety Contest
   780 Shoreline Drive
   Aurora, IL 60504

Find additional information about the safety contest at ipsd.org/safetycontest.

“Safe Schools Start with Us” Flyer

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