OK2SAY is a state-wide program that allows students, parents/guardians, and other community members to report confidential tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools or to report any concerns about their safety or the safety of others. The purpose of OK2SAY is to stop harmful behavior before it occurs. The top issues reported to OK2SAY include: suicide threats, bullying, drugs, planned school attack, cyberbullying, threats, sexual assault or misconduct, self-harm and child abuse.
School Safety & Security
If you or a family member are experiencing a mental health crisis or need someone to talk to immediately, please access one of the following resources available to the students and families of Lapeer Community Schools:
• 24-Hour Emergency Hotline (877) 800-1650 New Oakland Family Center
• Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 or visit CrisisChat.org
• OK2SAY - Click https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say to submit a tip
• Suicide Prevention Chat - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call or Text 988
• Michigan 2-1-1 (A one-stop connection to thousands of local agencies and resources 24 hours, 7 days a week.) Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211
Safety is a top priority at Lapeer Community Schools.
All district staff have recently been trained in ALICE protocols and Stop the Bleed procedures.
Our district looks at school safety from a 360-degree standpoint and is actively identifying opportunities to enhance our protocols and procedures every day.
LCS School Resource Officers:
Curt June
Stephanie Shibley
AJ Wetzel
Health & Safety Contact: Joe Wood, Email Joe Wood, (810) 538-1658
What is OK2SAY?
Alice Training Institute
