K-12 Event-Day Screening Playbook: A Practical First Step Toward Safer School Events

High-attendance school events such as football games, graduations, proms, concerts, and community gatherings often bring unique safety and operational challenges.

The K-12 Event-Day Screening Playbook explores how school districts can strengthen event security while maintaining the welcoming environment that students, families, and community members expect.

This playbook provides a practical framework for planning and implementing event-day screening, from selecting pilot events and managing guest flow to evaluating results and addressing common stakeholder concerns. Readers will learn how to balance safety, efficiency, and the overall visitor experience, while using operational data and real-world observations to inform future security decisions. Complete with planning guidance, best practices, and actionable checklists, this resource helps school leaders build confidence in their event security strategy and support safer, more seamless school events.