Beginning on Thursday, October 15, Jennings County Middle School will begin using OpenGate weapon detection scanners as part of our commitment to keeping students and staff safe. Everyone will be learning this new routine together, so your patience and cooperation will help us start each morning smoothly!
When you arrive, keep your backpack on and have your Chromebook ready to hand to staff before walking through the scanner. You do not need to empty your pockets.
The following items also need to come out of your backpack and be handed to staff:
- Umbrellas
- Large or multiple three-ring binders
- Metal mint tins, such as Altoids containers
- Eyelash curlers
- Aerosol cans, such as body spray
- Metal tumblers, such as Stanley cups
- Hard-shell glasses cases
These everyday items can trigger an alert because the scanners are sensitive. Having them ready ahead of time will help keep the line moving.
