West Virginia Safe Schools Helpline
(formerly annonymous reporting)
Jefferson County Schools encourages everyone to support student safety by using the West Virginia Safe Schools Helpline. This 24-hour, toll-free number has been assigned for ALL West Virginia schools. When you call this number, no matter where you are calling from, you will be connected to an actual person — not a recording. The operator will relay the anonymous concern to JCS staff, local law enforcement, and any other agencies needed to respond.
1-866-SAFE-WVA or 1-866-723-3982
Making a call
When you call the helpline, you will be issued a number (no name required) that the operator enters along with the information you give.
If, after three school days, you call the toll-free helpline number again, you will be given a status report of action taken from your information. Remember, you’ll only need to report your number, not your name.
What we need to know when you call:
What are you reporting? (complaint, problem, suggestion)
What time did or when will the incident occur?
At which school did/will this take place?
Who is the suspect?
What school does the suspect attend?
A description of the incident in the order it took/or will take place
How can we get in touch with you? (OPTIONAL)
What to report
You should report any information that could have a negative impact on students, school staff or school property. Here are some examples:
Violence
Weapons
Threats
Thefts or property damage
Drug or alcohol abuse
Sexual harassment
These acts are threats to your safety and should be reported.