Flagami Elementary Conducts Active Shooter Safety Drill

Flagami Elementary School will participate in an active shooter safety drill this week, joining Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a coordinated district effort to prepare students and staff for potential threats. The drill is scheduled for Wednesday and will follow protocols established by the district office to ensure age-appropriate training without causing undue alarm. The drill aligns with Miami-Dade's expanded active threat preparation program, which district leaders say mirrors the evolutionary approach used for tornado and fire drills over decades. According to district guidance, drills emphasize lockdown procedures—securing doors and covering windows—without noise simulations or theatrical elements that could traumatize younger students. The district has mandated that all students participate in these exercises, with one drill required during lunch or recess periods. Principal Emperatriz Maldonado and her staff at the 920 SW 76th Ave campus, which serves grades Pre-K through 5, will coordinate the drill with district safety protocols. If the scheduled drill cannot be completed Wednesday, make-up drills must occur within 10 days, per district emergency drill requirements documented in the 2025-2026 school year emergency drill log. The timing of Flagami Elementary's drill reflects broader public safety concerns in Miami-Dade County. Recent months have seen increased attention to school security following fatal incidents countywide, including a deadly high-speed crash involving an impaired driver. As Florida grapples with rising foreclosures and insurance costs affecting family stability, school safety remains a top priority for parents navigating their children's educational environment. Parents with questions about Wednesday's drill are encouraged to contact Flagami Elementary at 305-261-2031 or visit the school's website at flagamielementary.dadeschools.net. The school office can provide additional details on how the drill will be conducted and what parents should expect.