What happens during a school lockdown?

School district can vary in the procedures they use when a threat exists, either directly to the school or in the nearby community.  But some similarities exist:

• All school activities are moved indoors
• Exterior doors and sometimes interior doors are locked
• No one is allowed to enter the school building, or access is sharply reduced.
• Depending upon the severity of the situation, school districts will issue text messages and e-mails informing parents and other people about the situation.