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News Release

Gresham-Barlow School District Holds Reunification Exercise At Gresham High School On May 20 - 05/20/26

Exercise allows staff to practice reunification in the event of a school evacuation

 

On Wednesday, May 20, the Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) is holding a reunification exercise at Gresham High School (GHS). The exercise will allow school staff to practice safely and efficiently reuniting students with their parents.  

 

Neighbors near Gresham High School can expect to see:

  • Increased traffic

  • Emergency vehicles

  • Staff in high-visibility vests

Please do not be alarmed, this is a planned part of the exercise.

 

Time of exercise: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

 

Students from Dexter McCarty Middle School will participate in the reunification. They will be transported to GHS by bus during the exercise.

 

Parking is limited. DMMS families may park at the old Kmart on the corner of NW Eastman Parkway and Burnside if they desire. A shuttle bus will take families to and from the site (GHS).

 

Questions or concerns? Call the GBSD at 503-261-4550

 

Thank you for your support as we conduct this safety training.

 

About Reunification

In the event of a real emergency—such as a natural disaster or a building safety issue—students may need to be moved to an alternate location to be reunited with their families. GBSD’s plan is to use one of its large schools as a reunification site.

Gresham-Barlow School District Holds Reunification Exercise At Gresham High School On May 20 - 05/20/26

Exercise allows staff to practice reunification in the event of a school evacuation

 

On Wednesday, May 20, the Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) is holding a reunification exercise at Gresham High School (GHS). The exercise will allow school staff to practice safely and efficiently reuniting students with their parents.  

 

Neighbors near Gresham High School can expect to see:

  • Increased traffic

  • Emergency vehicles

  • Staff in high-visibility vests

Please do not be alarmed, this is a planned part of the exercise.

 

Time of exercise: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

 

Students from Dexter McCarty Middle School will participate in the reunification. They will be transported to GHS by bus during the exercise.

 

Parking is limited. DMMS families may park at the old Kmart on the corner of NW Eastman Parkway and Burnside if they desire. A shuttle bus will take families to and from the site (GHS).

 

Questions or concerns? Call the GBSD at 503-261-4550

 

Thank you for your support as we conduct this safety training.

 

About Reunification

In the event of a real emergency—such as a natural disaster or a building safety issue—students may need to be moved to an alternate location to be reunited with their families. GBSD’s plan is to use one of its large schools as a reunification site.