Everyone at the Sheriff's Office wants this to be a safe and healthy school year for all of our students. We take threats to the students and School Administration serious and will investigate complaints as they come in. People in the Castle School District need to be aware that there will be heavy traffic congestion, and they need to drive appropriately. Please allow yourself extra time in the mornings if you are taking your child to school. If you want to do your part to alleviate traffic congestion in this area, please let your child ride the school bus in the morning and in the evening if they don't have events that they have to attend after the school day is over. We all pay taxes to run those buses so you may as well use them. The School Resource Officers will be in the schools daily, and your child can reach out to them with information or problems that are occuring in their lives.
Please pay attention to your child when they are trying to have a conversation with you. They may have important information to pass along to you if they feel that you are interested and listening to them.
Make sure that you talk to your child about alcohol and drugs. Give them something to do that occupies their time. A child with a lot of idle time is more likely to get into trouble than someone that is busy.
Many new cellphones have the capability to restrict usage when you are driving. The only number they can call is 911. Distractions are the biggest cause of traffic crashes, take as many distractions away from your young drivers as you can.
Have a safe and happy school year.
