Department of Systemwide Safety and Emergency Management
promoting safe and secure learning and working environments
Emergency Preparedness—At A Glance
Montgomery County Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff. Read more about our emergency procedures here
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Safe Schools Maryland Hotline:
833-MD-B-Safe (833-632-7233)
- Feeling down? Need to talk?
1.800.422.0009
(Maryland Youth Crises Hotline) - Drug Tip Hotline
240.773.DRUG (3784) - Montgomery County Hotlines
E-Cigarettes General Information
- The consumption of e-cigarettes is the latest public health threat to schools in the United States.
- The most popular e-cigarette is a ”Juul.”
- Teens are drawn to e-cigarettes because of their fruit-like flavoring and easy concealability.
- Most e-cigarettes contain up to 5 percent nicotine. Regular cigarettes contain no more than 1.7 percent nicotine.
- Vapors from e-cigarettes can be transparent and odorless.
- The federal government is attempting to outlaw flavored nicotine products.
- Teens are being targeted by manufacturers with advertising.
Announcements
Col. Zadok Magruder High School Serious Incident After Action Report Addendum -- Jan. 24, 2023
Memorandum of Understanding - Community Engagement Officer Program – between Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Public Schools (Posted April 27, 2022)
For Students
- Bullying information and reporting
- See something? Hear something? Text-a-Tip 274637 (CRIMES)
- Feeling down? Need to talk?
1.800.422.0009
(Maryland Youth Crises Hotline) - Drug Tip Hotline
240.773.DRUG (3784) - Students' rights and responsibilities
Who we are
Contact us
Department of Systemwide Safety and Emergency Management
Carver Educational Services Center
850 Hungerford Drive, Room 131 Rockville, MD 20850
Phone 240-740-3066 | Fax 301.279.3192