Safe2Say

As a school system, we are committed to creating and sustaining a comprehensive, coordinated effort to improve the overall safety and well-being of our students, educators, and administrators. To do this, we believe this must involve community-wide programs and initiatives involving families, school staff, local law enforcement, mental health & wellness professionals and elected officials to take meaningful action to protect our students.

Northeastern School District recently joined school districts throughout Pennsylvania in the launch of the “Safe2Say Something” (S2SS) anonymous tip reporting system. This program, which is mandated under PA state law / Act 44,  teaches students, teachers, and administrators to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and Say Something to a trusted adult OR use its anonymous reporting system. Specifically, the program educates participants to:

• Recognize the signs and signals of at-risk behaviors – especially within social media
• Take every sign and signal seriously; act quickly to get help by talking to a trusted adult OR
• Report it anonymously through the S2SS Office of the Attorney General 24/7 Crisis Center, mobile app, or website
• Respond to and manage the submitted tip via a school-based multi-disciplinary team

The S2SS program is being provided through Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), a nationwide non-profit organization. SHP’s programs are in 50 states – with 10,000+ schools and over 5.5 million students and adults trained. They have worked effectively with kids, parents, and teachers to improve school safety and culture.  The program is age-appropriate and research-based. They also have funding to provide and sustain the program at NO COST to our school.

Ways to utilize S2SS to report a school-safety concern

Call 1-844-SAF2SAY

• Communicate the name of the school associated with your concern. 
• Communicate your concern.

Go to safe2saypa.org

• Click “Submit an anonymous tip online”
• Scroll to bottom and fill in the information requested
• Click “Submit” and follow the prompts
  safe2saypa.org

iPhone App

• Open the app and create a 4-digit password
• Click “Sign In”
• Click “Submit a Tip” and follow the prompt
  Download iPhone App

Android App

• Open the app and create a 4-digit password
• Click “Sign In”
• Click “Submit a Tip” and follow the prompts
  Download Android App

Please Note:

This reporting platform is not intended to be, or serve as, an emergency hotline or email for situations of imminent danger.  If you need immediate assistance and/or are reporting an emergency or event that could immediately affect the safety of a student or the school community, please dial 911.  

Once a report is received by the Office of the Attorney General, it is reviewed by a crisis center analyst, triaged, and categorized as either life safety or non-life safety.  “Life Safety” reports will be sent to 911 and school officials via text, email, and/or phone call 24/7.

Our students will be receiving additional information and training related to the S2SS system this week at school. Students are often aware of the problems their peers are facing, and S2SS gives them one more tool to help keep each other safe.  If you have questions related to the S2SS program, please do not hesitate to call or email your student’s principal. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to provide a safe and secure school environment for our students.

Standard Response Protocol

Parent SRP Handout

Parent SRP Handout (Spanish)

SRP Training Video

State-Mandated Safety Notifications - Effective January 5, 2026

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Act 44 of 2025, which establishes consistent, statewide requirements for how school districts notify families and staff about incidents involving items classified as weapons.

Under Act 44, notifications are required in a wide range of situations, including some that do not pose a safety risk or disrupt the school day, such as toy items that resemble weapons or a utensil like a dinner knife that was unintentionally packed in a student’s lunch. While these messages are meant to keep families and staff informed, the increase in their frequency may raise questions about school safety. Please be assured that our classrooms remain just as safe as ever. The higher number of notifications simply reflects our responsibility to comply with the state’s broader requirements.

What to Expect

In the event of a true safety emergency, families will continue to receive notifications via phone call, text message, and email, as appropriate. For the Act 44 weapons-related notifications, we will follow these procedures.

• If a weapon-related incident occurs, an email will be sent to families and staff of the affected school within 24 hours. 
• If an incident occurs on school transportation or at a school-sponsored activity, notifications will be sent to the families and staff connected to that vehicle or event.

What Notifications Will (and Will Not) Include

Notifications will share basic information about the date and location of the incident. Because of confidentiality laws, we are not permitted to share student names, grade levels, or other identifying details with families. While specific disciplinary actions cannot be disclosed, please be assured that all incidents are addressed in accordance with Board policy and, when appropriate, in coordination with local law enforcement.

How You Can Help

Conversations, both at school and at home, are essential in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. We encourage you to:

• Remind students that weapons of any kind (including toys) are not permitted on school property.
• Talk with students about their role in keeping our schools safe and reinforce the importance of See Something, Say Something, which helps staff respond quickly and appropriately.

Caring for our students and staff is at the heart of everything we do, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us each day.

Threat Assessment

Threat Assessment Presentation

Threat Assessment Team Members