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Evergreen High Sets Two Half-Day Return Next Week With Full-Time SRO

A phased plan emphasizes healing supports with visible safety measures after last week's shooting.

Overview

  • Students will return Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25–26, for customized half-days, with a detailed plan to be released Sunday night.
  • Parent information sessions take place Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening at Bergen Park Church, led by the National Mass Violence Center.
  • An open-house walkthrough is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 5–8 p.m. at the school, with an optional family healing activity and on-site mental-health staff.
  • Facilities teams have restored the building, with only minor cosmetic updates such as new carpet and replaced floor tiles.
  • Security steps include a full-time school resource officer, a full-time district safety and security officer, dedicated patrol coverage, and added administrative support, while some parents press for measures like metal detectors.