WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. October 10, 2006: White Plains High School will dismiss early Thursday afternoon at 2:20 P.M. as the school stages a "lockdown drill" and Early Dismissal Drill, according to a letter sent parents this week by WPHS Principal, Ivan Toper.
During the Lockdown Drill school staff will "secure their classrooms." Students will be instructed "to remain quiet and follow teacher's instructions," will not be allowed to leave the classroom and all cellphone communication will be prohibited while the mock "Lockdown" is in effect.
The Lockdown, according to the letter, "is a procedure used when there is an immediate and imminent threat to the school building population. The letter also announces a Crisis Response Safety Plan is being prepared for the school by the White Plains High School Safety Team.
