SchoolGuard vs KIDaccount Campus

SchoolGuard is a mobile panic button app for K-12 school staff. In the event of an active school shooting emergency, a teacher or school staff member presses the main SchoolGuard panic button. As the app is dialing 911, an alert is immediately sent to the smartphones of all federal, state and local, ON and OFF duty, law enforcement officers who are in close proximity to the school and who belong to the Hero911 Network. Additionally, an intra-school alert is simultaneously sent to the smartphones of all school staff and a mapped location of the initial alert is displayed (mapping depends on cell coverage). SchoolGuard also alerts all other protected schools within a 5 mile radius of the initial alert. SchoolGuard is also listed in the AT&T FirsNet App Catalog as an emergency app for first responders. Please be aware that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

KIDaccount Campus brings school safety alerts, drills, communication, and accountability together in one staff app. It works with the KIDaccount safety system used by participating schools and districts. When normal school operations are disrupted, Campus gives staff clear event information and familiar tools to help them respond, communicate, and account for themselves and their students. Key Features: • Safety Alerts and Drills: Start district-configured Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter, and Assistance events. • Confirmation Countdown: A brief cancellation period helps prevent accidental alert activation. • Staff Safety Status: During an active event, quickly report “I’m Safe” or “I Need Help.” • Safety Messaging: Communicate with school staff through event-specific message threads. • Classroom Roll Call: Account for assigned students and report classroom status during an active event. • Real-Time Updates: Receive push notifications, event instructions, and safety status changes. • Secure Sign-In: Access Campus using a Google or Microsoft account approved by your school or district. Available actions, procedures, and access are configured by each participating school or district. A KIDaccount-enabled school or district account is required. KIDaccount Campus supports your school’s established safety plan. It does not replace emergency services, building alarms, or district emergency procedures. Always follow your school’s instructions and contact emergency services when appropriate.