Aurora Public Schools

For Immediate Emergencies

If you feel a threat is imminent or you are in immediate danger:

Please Call 911 FIRST

Then call the APS Emergency line at

303-341-0911

Colorado Crisis Services

If you don't know where to begin getting mental health, substance use or emotional help for yourself or someone you know-start here.

CALL: 1-844-493-8255
TEXT "TALK" to 38225
coloradocrisisservices.org

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL?

When you call Colorado Crisis Services anytime, 24/7/365, you will be connected to a trained crisis counselor. We offer translation services for non-English speakers, we engage in immediate problem solving, and we always make follow-up calls to ensure you receive continued care.

Report Fraud & Abuse

Report Fraud, waste, abuse and employee issues occurring at APS schools and sites using the APS Anonymous Reporting Tool.

Use the APS Anonymous Reporting Tool

Safe2Tell: Anonymous Safety Tip Line

Safe2Tell, a toll-free, Colorado tip line, is available for anyone in Colorado concerned about a threat to student and staff safety. Callers may remain anonymous.

1-877-542- SAFE (1-877-542-7233)
Visit the Safe2Tell Website.

APS Anonymous Reporting Tool

The APS Anonymous Reporting Tool is designed to help students, parents and staff to anonymously and securely report any concerns you may have about an APS school or site. For more serious safety threats, please use Safe2Tell.

Submit your concern to the APS Anonymous Reporting Tool

Report Sexual Harassment

The APS Title IX Incident Reporting Form can be used by students, employees and others to report instances of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, athletics-related complaints, or domestic violence.

Report Sexual Harassment Here

Fostering an environment where students feel safe, secure, welcome and comfortable is a top priority for Aurora Public Schools.

In the event of an emergency, APS has the following plans in place to ensure safety for staff and students:

• All sites have current lockout, lockdown and evacuation plans.
• All sites have strong visitor management policies in place.
• The APS Incident Response Team participates in tabletop exercises and full scale functional drills with our first responders and community partners, enhancing our ability to respond effectively.
• APS has a solid working relationship with Aurora Police Department, Aurora Fire Department and the Aurora Office of Emergency Management.
• Communication during an emergency will be sent via in-district email, school staff, local television, radio and newspapers, letters, automated phone message and the APS website aurorak12.org.