Mars Area Centennial School will hold an ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuation) school safety assembly for fifth-graders at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5.

Local police officers will discuss how teachers and students can react decisively in the event of an “active shooter” or other potentially life-threatening situation. Students will be reminded of what may be expected of them in the event of a building lockdown or evacuation.

All Mars Area School District administrators, teachers and staff members have previously participated in similar ALICE trainings and other school safety programs developed through the collaboration of District officials and local first responders. All information included in the training programs reflects the District’s procedures for responding to a variety of emergency situations.

More information about ALICE school safety training is available online at www.alicetraining.com. Questions specific to the ALICE Assembly may be directed to the Superintendent’s Office at (724) 625-1518.