Crisis Management
Crisis Management Resources
Hamilton Local School District takes great pride in providing a safe educational and working environment for all students and employees. Our district, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.536, has established protocol for addressing serious threats and emergencies directed toward the safety of students and staff.
In the event of a serious threat or emergency, the impacted school(s) will initiate and follow protocols assigned in our district's Comprehensive School Safety Plan. Ohio law requires that our Comprehensive School Safety Plan be revised every three years. To maximize student and employee safety, the Hamilton Local School District reserves the right to revise this document as necessary within the three-year time limit required by the state. Our faculty and staff also review and practice our emergency procedures multiple times each year.
Our comprehensive school safety plan and site plans for each of our facilities has been delivered to the Ohio Attorney General's office, as well as to our local police and fire departments.
Any questions or concerns regarding student or staff safety may be addressed directly to:
Ryan Fitzgerald
Business and Operations Director
Hamilton Local School District
775 Rathmell Road
Columbus, OH 43207
614-491-8044 office
614-491-8323 fax
District Crisis Team Contact Info
If you believe that you or your child would benefit from speaking with a member of our district's crisis team, please don't hesitate to contact them at your earliest opportunity. You may email them directly by clicking their name below or you may contact them by phone at 614-491-8044 then use the extension listed below or next to their name.
District School Psychologists
| Danell Hernandez - x1665 Jessica Sparks - x1319 |
Hamilton Township High School
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Guidance Counselors |
Hamilton Middle School
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Guidance Counselor |
Hamilton Intermediate School
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Guidance Counselor |
Hamilton Elementary School
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Guidance Counselor |
Hamilton Preschool
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Coordinator |
Crisis Resources on the Web
School Violence Prevention & Response Information
National Association of School Psychologists have released a new set of resources related to the prevention and response to school violence.
National Association of School Psychologists - Coping w/ Crisis
Many tips and information on how to help children cope with tragic events.
National Association of School Psychologists - Special Needs Children Coping w/ Crisis
Many tips and information on how to help special needs children cope with tragic events.
National Association of School Psychologists - Coping Tips for Caregivers
Caregivers often put the needs of others before their own during times of crisis, and this link provides tips & support for caregivers themselves.
National Association of School Psychologists - Crisis Response Resources
This link includes many different items related to dealing with Crisis Response.
School Safety & Violence Prevention Information
National Association of School Psychologists have shared many tips and information related to School Safety & Violence Prevention.
Suicide Prevention & Intervention Information
National Association of School Psychologists published material related to suicide prevention & intervention.
Crisis Resources in Spanish and other languages
National Association of School Psychologists have created several different crisis resources in many languages including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Farsi.
HandsOn Central Ohio is a non-profit agency that provides information, resources, and training to individuals and families in need.
Alcohol, Drug, & Mental Health Board of Franklin County
Resource for those living in Franklin County related to mental health, drug, and alcohol abuse.