TUSD School Safety

10/30/2025

A big thank you to Mary Belle McCorkle Academy of Excellence K-8 for hosting us and bringing school monitors together for today’s professional development day.

09/19/2025

🌟 Introducing the Hearts & Heroes Initiative 🌟

At TUSD, we believe that true safety goes beyond protection — it’s about compassion. 💙

That’s why our School Safety Officers are launching the Hearts & Heroes Initiative. 🧸✨ This program provides students with comfort in difficult moments by offering a stuffed animal as a reminder that they are seen, supported, and cared for.

Through the Hearts & Heroes Initiative, our officers — the heroes on campus every day — are extending not just safety, but also kindness and heart.

Because sometimes, the smallest gesture can make the biggest difference. 💙

09/14/2025

09/13/2025

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 9/11 — We Will Never Forget 🇺🇸

Today we pause to remember all those who lost their lives, and we honor the first responders, service members, and countless others who answered our nation’s call with courage and sacrifice. Their bravery and resilience continue to inspire and unite us.

At TUSD School Safety, we remain committed to protecting our community with that same spirit of service, unity, and vigilance.

🕯️ Forever remembered. Forever honored. 🕯️

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from TUSD School Safety!
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved day.

Labor Day is a time to recognize the hard work and dedication of workers across the nation — including the amazing educators, staff, and support teams who make a difference every day in our schools.

📅 A reminder that all TUSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of the holiday.
🚨 Our School Safety team remains on-call and ready to respond to any emergencies throughout the day.
🛑 Please celebrate safely, drive carefully, and take care of one another.

Happy Labor Day!

08/30/2025

🌟🕺 Disco Dash 5K Fun Run! 🕺🌟
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to groove — Tucson Unified (coordinate by TucsonUnified Careers) is hosting its first-ever 5K Fun Run on Friday, Oct. 11 at Reid Park (7–10 a.m.)!

This year’s theme: ✨Disco Dash✨.
Bring the school spirit, form a team, and don’t forget your best disco outfits!

🎉 What to Know:
👟 Runners age 12 & under run FREE
🏅 Race Awards (13 & over)
🎭 Best School Spirit & Costumes Prizes
🩺 Health & Wellness Fair + Flu Shots
🍔 Food Trucks & More!

📝 Registration Info:
• Fee: $10 (ages 13 & up)
• Register by Sept. 26 for a event T-shirt!

Let’s dash, dance, and celebrate health together! ✨

08/22/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Please join us in giving a HUGE TUSD welcome to the newest member of our Key Control team! 👋 We’re thrilled to have Todd Jackson as part of the TUSD School Safety family. 💙

If you’re at Howenstine for training or picking up keys, take a moment to stop by, say hello, and help us give him the warm welcome he deserve! 🙌

08/12/2025

🏆 We’re Honored! 🏆

TucsonUnified Careers has recognized School Safety as their Partner of the Month! 💙

We’re proud to work side-by-side with HR to keep our campuses safe, support our staff, and ensure our students have the best learning environment possible.

A huge thank you to our HR partners for this recognition — and to every member of the School Safety team for your dedication, professionalism, and heart. 💪🛡️

Here’s to continuing our mission, together! 🙌

08/12/2025

🚨 Meet Our Newest School Safety Leader! 🚨

From Santa Rita Campus Monitor ➡️ School Safety Lieutenant — please join us in welcoming Jose Varela to the TUSD School Safety Family! 🎉

When you see him out on campus, give him a wave 👋, a high five ✋, or simply say “Thank you” for stepping up and helping move School Safety in the right direction.

Let’s show him how much we appreciate his dedication to keeping our students and staff safe! 💙🛡️

08/01/2025

School is back in session, and safety on our roads is more important than ever. Please slow down in school zones, watch for crossing guards and students, and remember—no cell phone use while driving, anywhere, anytime.

💛 Slow down today, protect a future tomorrow.
👀 Eyes up, phones down—every student deserves to get home safe.
🚦 School zones aren’t suggestions, they’re safeguards.
🚸 Safe driving is everyone’s responsibility—our kids are counting on it.

Thank you, Tucson Police Department, for the reminder! 🙌

Tips from the traffic pros: Avoid a ticket in a school zone!

• Hit the brakes, not the gas! School zones are 15 mph, slow down and stay cool.

• Eyes up, Phone down! Watch for crossing guards and kiddos crossing the road.

• Red lights = FULL STOP
If a school bus is flashing red or the crosswalk light turns red, that’s your cue to stop and wait.

Remember, it’s about keeping our kids safe, not just avoiding a ticket.