SchoolSafety.gov Launches 2025 Back-to-School Campaign

August 20, 2025

SchoolSafety.gov has launched the , which provides information and guidance to support K-12 schools and districts in preparing for a safe school year. This annual initiative is designed to empower K-12 communities to learn about and engage with resources, trainings, and tools available through SchoolSafety.gov to create safer learning environments for children and educators. 
 
This year’s campaign focuses on prevention, which encompasses the actions schools can take to stop or deter school safety threats or incidents and create safer places of learning. Through the campaign, SchoolSafety.gov is releasing two new resources that can help support K-12 school safety and prevention efforts this school year: 
 
  • A , which outlines eight prevention actions to enhance student and school safety across multiple topic areas. These tips can serve as a starting point for integrating prevention strategies into a comprehensive school safety program this school year.
  • A , which highlights ten prevention-related resources that can inform school safety plans and initiatives. These resources provide guidance and insights on topics such as threat assessment and reporting, bullying prevention, emergency planning, and youth substance use.

SchoolSafety.gov also published a that provides sample communications and social media content to promote the campaign and its resources. To learn more and find additional campaign materials, please visit .