At Saugatuck Public Schools, your child’s emotional, mental, and physical safety is our top priority. Guided by our Strategic Plan and the Ottawa Area ISD, we combine proven best practices with ongoing improvements to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Safety Teams & Support

• Behavior Threat Assessment & Management Teams: Trained faculty and staff at both schools meet regularly to prevent and respond to concerns.
• Safety & Security Committee: Meets three times a year to review and strengthen safety practices.
• Emergency Preparedness: Students and staff participate in 12 safety drills annually; staff receive ongoing safety, threat-response, and suicide-prevention training.

Facilities & Technology
Community bond support has funded:

• Secure entrances and interior door locks with lockdown buttons
• Updated phone and clock systems with integrated safety features
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Community Partnerships
We collaborate with the Douglas and Allegan County Police Departments and the Saugatuck-Douglas Fire Department to maintain coordinated emergency response.

Family & Household Support
Michigan 2-1-1 to connect with local resources for help with utilities, housing, food, clothing, household goods, etc.
Go to: https://mi211.org/ or call/text 211 to connect with resources.

We partner with CarePortal, a platform that connects us to organizations that can help provide resources for families in need.  If you need a specific item or resource, we may be able to help.  Reach out to kgentry@saugatuckps.com for more information.

At Saugatuck Middle & High School, as well as Douglas Elementary, we have clothing and hygiene closets stocked that are available to students and families.  If you need these resources, please reach out to Katie Gentry at kgentry@saugatuckps.com.