TPS HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES

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Discover the benefits of Trenton Public Schools:
  • Modernized schools and facilities, including a high school athletic complex (2018 Bond - $58 million).
  • TPS offers a 1:1 program that provides students classroom access to creation tools and educational content afforded through technological devices. 
  • Nationally recognized and award-winning Boyd W. Arthurs Middle School (Schools to Watch - 2012, 2016, & 2019)
  • Consistently high standardized test scores.
  • Trenton High School offers 17 Advanced Placement classes, Capstone Diploma Program, and three world language options.
  • Positive Behavior Support (PBIS) from K-12, Anti-Bully Awareness program, and "Blue Pride" student groups at the high school.
  • Diverse enrichment classes and extracurricular opportunities for all ages.
  • Award winning and recognized music, band, and fine arts programs.
  • Successful high school sports programs with 26 different sports earning league divisional and state championships.
  • Nine on-site Career Technical Education Programs with access to 20 more through DCTC.
  • Middle and high school transition programs for sixth graders and incoming freshmen.

    Trenton Public Schools (TPS) Safety and Security Enhancements
  • Streamlined Communication: Improved through ParentSquare, ensuring cybersecurity and real-time updates.
  • Crisis Communication: Adoption of the AEGIX app for safety drills and crisis situations. AEGIX recently upgraded their APP and have continued to improve functionality accordingly.
  • Staff Identification: District-wide implementation of ID badges to limit unauthorized building access.
  • Police Presence: Includes the Adopt-A-School Program, dedicated response teams, and a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) from Trenton Police.
  • Safety Consultants: Three safety consultants report directly to the SRO and Superintendent.
  • Executive Safety Council: Includes the City Emergency Manager, Police Chief, SRO, Safety Consultants, and Superintendent.
  • Student Monitoring: Adoption of SmartPass - MiStar for enhanced student accountability during school hours. In 2025.26, TPS implemented the use of Linewize (previous years w/Gaggle) to monitor student use of school technology/communication (24/7/365). 
  • Administrative Support: Four sub-administrators provide professional coverage when building leaders are unavailable.
  • Building Safety Plans (BSPs): Current and in effect for the 2025-26 school year.
  • Threat Monitoring: Use of Gaggle Security on all district provided Chromebooks and technology to proactively identify and address potential threats or violence.
  • Building Safety Teams: Active in every building to provide feedback and raise safety concerns. This incudes formal feedback after each safety drill and/or situation. 
  • Crisis Team Meetings: Held monthly to review and prepare for potential scenarios, such as cybersecurity attacks.
  • C-STAG Training: Leadership completed four levels of Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines to improve threat assessment practices.
  • Crisis and Threat Guides:
    • Annual updates to the all-inclusive Crisis Guide.
    • A quick-reference Threat Assessment Guide for Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams.
  • Emergency Resources:
    • Red Emergency Folders provided to all staff, including substitutes, for quick reference.
    • Outdoor venues equipped with AEDs, emergency information folders, Go Bags, and facility maps.
  • Safety Audits: A comprehensive school safety audit identified areas for improvement, leading to the district-wide safety plan for 2024-25 and beyond. 
  • Facility Enhancements:
    • Renovation of the old concession stand (Summer 2024) to serve as an emergency shelter for staff and students during inclement weather or emergencies.
    • Expanded security camera coverage and ongoing upgrades despite supply chain challenges.
  • New Communication Equipment: Walkie-talkies purchased at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year to enhance communication across all buildings.
  • Informational Signage: Added throughout buildings to improve directional flow and safety awareness.
  • Safe and Secure Entry/Exits: Created at all buildings to ensure controlled access and secure passage for students, staff, and visitors (Raptor Technology).