All the schools within the University Place School District are subject to the growing threat of gangs and gang violence. Evidence of gang affiliation has been tracked even into our Intermediate Schools. The University Place School District, the University Place Police Department and its School Resource Officers are, and have been, committed to "Zero Tolerance" when dealing with gangs and gang violence.

(If you have questions as to what a gang is, the following information may be of assistance to you.)

What Are Gangs?

(How can I identify if my child is involved in a gang?)

Not My Child!

(What can I do if I believe my child is becoming, or is, involved with a local area gang? What does the law say?)

What Do I Do now?