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MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
David P . Hanlon Community Sports Complex Prepares to Open
The Millcreek Township School District is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of the David P . Hanlon Community Sports Complex . The updated community complex has facilities for soccer , football , lacrosse , baseball , softball , a walking track , and basketball . In preparation for the opening of the David P . Hanlon Community Sports Complex , District administration has completed signage to assist the community regarding usage rules and regulations .
• The Complex is not open to the public during the school day and / or when in use for the District sponsored activities ( games , practices , classes , etc .).
• The following areas are open to the public during nonschool hours : Walking track , tennis courts , basketball courts ( exception : night or weekend school sponsored activities ).
• Outside requests to use the practice field , softball , and / or baseball field must be made and approved via the District ’ s Facility Use Request Process .
• The Complex is closed from dusk to dawn .
• No glass containers , food , sunflower seeds , gum , or pets permitted .
• No smoking or tobacco products permitted .
• No loitering or playing golf within the premises .
• No littering - please use trash receptacles .
• No bikes , skateboards , rollerblades , cleats , skates , and unapproved vehicles .
• Note : Security cameras are monitoring the premises 24 / 7 .
The final construction piece to the complex is an entrance memorial sign off of 38th Street that will be completed in late spring .
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District Committed to School Safety Improvements
Since the deadly school shootings in Parkland , Florida , the Millcreek Township School District has taken aggressive measures to improve safety and security in all schools . This includes a revised “ T . R . O . J . A . N .” response procedure that incorporates run , hide , and fight options for students and staff .
Working closely with a task force that included the Millcreek Police and Emergency Management Departments , this revised response will be the focal point of intensive trainings and student preparedness programs for the upcoming year .
In addition to these best practice response modifications , the District has also included the following safety improvement measures :
• Contracted the services of Facility Engineering Associates to reevaluate security measures , systems , products , and practices
• Building a concrete barrier to existing walkway at MIHS and McDowell
• Secured entrances will be constructed at Walnut Creek , Tracy , Chestnut Hill , and Grandview this summer
• Purchasing / Preparing “ Stop the Bleed ” kits for all classrooms
• 3M safety and security film on all entrance / egress points across the District
• Giving the Millcreek Police Department ( MPD ) access to all security camera systems and to a specific District emergency radio frequency
• MPD will also have continued visits in all schools . The Pennsylvania State Police have been added to these building patrols as well
• Looking at all federal , state , local funding sources
• Reviewing question / survey results for additional ideas and suggestions
Responding to the results of a recent survey about having an armed presence in all schools , Superintendent William Hall had this to say , “ We are confident that we can better secure our schools . Moving forward , we will continue to explore every affordable option .”