Roanoke City Public Schools

Panic Buttons

In winter 2022, an app became available for any staff member by downloading the app to a cell phone or iPad. Users are able to:

• Alert an administrator in the building that they need assistance quickly. Teacher assist is used intraschool for non-life-threatening communications.
• Call 911 in an emergency situation for help with the click of a single button.
• Report an armed intruder, which will lock down the school and call 911.
• Principals or other administrators can push safety information to staff through the app.

Teachers and staff needing more information should contact their building administrator.