Cherokee County Schools Implement State-Mandated Safety Video for Grades 6-12

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — All middle and high school students in Cherokee County Schools must view a state-required safety awareness video within the first five days of the school year, as mandated by North Carolina General Statute 143B-1209.100, officials announced Wednesday.

The initiative, part of a statewide effort, aims to equip students with the knowledge to recognize, avoid, and report unsafe situations. Parents may opt their children out of the program by completing and returning an opt-out form to their child’s school. If no form is submitted, students will be required to watch the video.

OPT-OUT FORM

For parents interested in previewing the content, watch below:

MIDDLE SCHOOL VIDEO

HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO

For further questions, parents are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly. The requirement applies to all public schools across the state, emphasizing a unified approach to student safety education.