Safety in Manor ISD
At Manor ISD, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. We are committed to fostering secure, supportive, and responsive learning environments across all campuses. This website serves as your go-to hub for information about our district-wide safety measures, procedures, and ways to stay connected and involved. The commitment to safety is continuously ongoing learn more about what we are doing!
Manor ISD Police Department
Manor ISD is proud to have its own fully commissioned police department. Our officers are trained in school-based law enforcement and are dedicated to building strong relationships with students and staff. The department works proactively to deter incidents and respond swiftly when needed.
K-9 Safety Support
Our district police departmentĀ utilizes K-9 units trained to detect firearms and narcotics. These specialized dogs help us maintain drug-free, weapon-free campuses through regular and unannounced sweeps.
Secure Facilities
All Manor ISD campuses are equipped with:
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Secured entry systems
- Surveillance cameras
- Visitor check-in protocols
- Emergency communication tools
We work hand-in-hand with local agencies and continually update our safety protocols to meet the evolving needs of our school community.
Understanding Emergency Terms
Hold Mode
“Hold in your room or area. Clear the halls.”
Why? A Hold is used when movement in the hallways needs to stop (e.g., a medical emergency or addressing a disciplinary). Learning continues in classrooms as normal and hallways are kept clear.
Secure Mode
“Get inside. Lock outside doors.”
Why? Initiated when there is a potential threat outside the building or more often than not when the local police are addressing a situation in the neighborhood. Exterior doors are locked. Instruction continues indoors as usual.
Lockdown
“Locks, lights, out of sight.”
Why? A Lockdown is used when there is a threat or potential threat inside or very close to the school. This is the most serious alert, and all staff and students follow strict procedures for safety.
šImportant: Families are urged not to come to campus during a lockdown. Updates will be sent through official district channels.
Evacuate
“Evacuate to a designated location.”
Why? Used when it is safer for students and staff to move to another location outside of the building (e.g., fire, gas leak). Routes and destinations are predetermined and practiced in regular drills.
Shelter
“Shelter for a hazard using safety strategy.”
Why? Activated for events like severe weather or hazardous material situations. Students and staff move to pre-assigned safe areas and follow specific safety procedures based on the type of threat.
How We Communicate During Safety Events
Manor ISD is committed to keeping families informed during safety-related situations. Each campus, in collaboration with the Manor ISD Communications Department, will work quickly to share accurate and timely information with parents and guardians.
Depending on the nature of the event, messages may be sent via:
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Email
- Text Message
- Phone Call
We understand how important it is for you to receive updates as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that during emergency situations, our first priority is student and staff safety. Once it is safe to do so, we will send out information through official channels.
Keep Your Info Updated! To ensure you receive these messages, make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access.
Submit a Tip: Speak Up for Safety
Manor ISD encourages all students, staff, and community members to report concerns anonymously. Whether it's bullying, weapons, threats, or suspicious behavior, your voice matters.
Submit a concern anytime using the Manor ISD Anonymous Tip Line
- Available 24/7
- Submissions reviewed by district safety personnel
- Completely confidential
For emergencies, you can also call the Manor ISD Police Dispatch at (512) 278-4398