Athletic tournaments and camps are common at school locations. Not only does such an event provide the school with an opportunity to encourage athletic competition, and it could also be a significant fundraiser for the specific program hosting it. Of…
As one of the biggest areas in a school, a stage or auditorium may seem like a tempting place to use as storage. Unfortunately, it can also become a major fire hazard—especially if proper maintenance is not performed on the…
There’s nothing like a school fair or festival to buoy the spirits of students, staff members and parents alike. Depending on the scope of your fair, you may offer inflatable bounce houses, pony rides, wagon rides or a dunk tank…
At some schools, students and community members are fortunate to have access to makerspace programs—workspaces in which they can practice skills associated with a particular hobby. Some of those hobbies include woodworking, metalworking, photography, glassblowing, ceramics and 3D printing. This…
The crisp temperatures and colorful fall leaves have officially given way to cold temperatures, snow and ice. As you work to keep both students and staff safe, the following are important reminders about winter weather preparedness: Clearing sidewalks and parking…
There are few places in a school that carry as much risk as the cafeteria and kitchen area. From burns and cuts, to potential allergic reactions, to contamination possibilities, countless different incidents can occur in this part of your schools…
If you were to guess the most frequent claims insurance companies receive from schools, what would you predict? Fire? Vandalism? No, the highest number of claims comes from slip, trip and fall (STF) incidents, which can quickly become costly—both in…
As you prepare to switch your clocks from daylight saving time to standard time, the implications are sudden and immediate: What was once the sunny late afternoon will soon look more like the evening. Staff and students attending extracurricular activities…
Is your school ready for whatever kind of disaster or emergency might come your way? Of course, no organization is truly “ready for anything,” but you can take steps that may lessen the impact of a fire, flood, tornado, hurricane,…
Sexual abuse prevention has become a major issue in recent years for all kinds of groups, including houses of worship, athletic teams, scouting organizations and, of course, schools. Depending on the specific group, a variety of best practices and rules…