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ORCHARD VIEW SCHOOLS35 S. SHERIDAN DRIVE
MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN 49442www.orchardview.org
March 2013
Dear Orchard View School Family:
In light of the tragic events that have taken place in public
settings such as our nations schools, it
is important to remind all of our Orchard View families that
Orchard View Schools has
procedures and plans in place, at each of our buildings, to
address emergency situations. Please
know that the safety of our students and staff is extremely
important to us. We continuously lookfor improved systems in the
area of school safety and security.
Orchard View Schools, in partnership with Muskegon Township
Police and Fire Departments
prepare for different types of emergencies and regularly
practice safety procedures with students
and staff. While no amount of planning can prevent all
tragedies, we are doing everything we
know how to do to keep students and staff safe while at school.
We are confident that our
students and staff are well prepared for emergency situations.
Our fire department and public
safety agencies assist us in our drills and help us find ways to
continuously improve. They have
been very complimentary and have told us we are well prepared.
We appreciate these
partnerships and respect their input and guidance. Local law
enforcement and other emergency
personnel are our active partners in keeping our schools safe
through detailed plans. These
experts are in our buildings on a regular basis interacting with
students and staff.
Our public schools encourage families, parents, and the
community to participate in educational
activities and special events at our buildings. Orchard View
Schools will continue to focus on
improving school security and safety procedures that support a
balance between security and a
quality learning environment.
School security and safety has been, and continues to be, a
focus and an area of ongoing
improvement. Our entire staff, our parents, and our students are
the key to our success. We have
to remember, schools are some of the safest places in our
communities. Thank you for doing your
part to keep our students safe.
Please contact your building principal or contact me at
231.760.1300 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Patricia Walstra
Superintendent of Orchard View Schools
Patricia J. Walstra, Superintendent
Ph: 231-760-1300 Fax:
[email protected]
Orchard View Early Elementary231-760-1850
Orchard View Cardinal Elementar231-760-1700
Orchard View Middle School231-760-1500
Orchard View High School
231-760-1400
Orchard View Bridges Program
(Alternative Education)
231-760-1692
Orchard View Head Start231-760-1787
Orchard View Central Office
231-760-1300
Orchard View Community Educati
231-760-1350
