Bullying and Harassment
Lowndes County Public Schools Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation, Violence, and Threats of Violence Complaint Form
Our Commitment - Lowndes County Public Schools believes:
- Every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued
- Bullying and harassment harm students and school communities
- Prevention, reporting, and early intervention are shared responsibilities
Together, we can create a positive school environment where all students can learn and thrive.
What Is Bullying or Harassment? Bullying or harassment happens when a student is intentionally hurt, threatened, intimidated, or made to feel unsafe by another student.
This behavior may be:
- Verbal (name-calling, teasing, threats)
- Physical (hitting, pushing, damaging belongings)
- Social or Emotional (spreading rumors, exclusion, embarrassment)
- Written or Electronic (texts, emails, social media, online posts)
Bullying or harassment can happen once or repeatedly and may be based on personal characteristics identified in district policy.
What Is Not Allowed?
- Bully, harass, intimidate, threaten, or harm another student
- Make a student feel afraid, unsafe, or unwelcome at school
- Disrupt a student’s learning or school experience
These rules apply:
- On school campuses
- On school buses
- At school activities or events
- Through electronic communication that affects school life
What Should Students and Parents Do
- Tell a trusted adult immediately (teacher, counselor, administrator)
- Parents should contact the school as soon as possible
- Reports may be made in person, in writing, or electronically
Students are encouraged to speak up. Reporting bullying is the right thing to do, and retaliation is strictly prohibited.
What Should Students and Parents Do?
- Tell a trusted adult immediately (teacher, counselor, administrator)
- Parents should contact the school as soon as possible
- Reports may be made in person, in writing, or electronically
Students are encouraged to speak up. Reporting bullying is the right thing to do, and retaliation is strictly prohibited.
This form may be used by a student, a student's parent, or guardian to submit a complaint regarding Bullying, Intimidation, Violence, and Threats of Violence as defined by state law and school system policy.