Worthington School District
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
413-238-5856
May 24, 2022
Dear Community:
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of the school shooting today at a Texas elementary school. Our thoughts are with the members of that community.
While no amount of planning can guarantee that a tragedy such as this will not occur, please know we are doing everything we know to keep students and faculty safe while at school.
We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety of your child every day. I want to remind all of our families that we have a plan in place at R.H. Conwell to handle emergency situations. We work with the Local and State Police to prepare for these types of emergencies and regularly practice our safety procedures with students and faculty through discussions and emergency exercises.
Helping to ensure that our students are emotionally safe in considering the news about the shooting is another important responsibility. You may want to look at the guidance from the National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.
We hope that you will help us in reassuring your children that we have many safety protocols in place. Our faculty will continue to work closely with our students and families when they are experiencing difficult situations, and we always encourage all members of our community to speak up when they have a concern.
Please reach out if we can help support you in any way.
Warmly,
Gretchen Morse-Dobosz Superintendent/Principal