SoWashCo Schools has established standardized procedures for families and visitors entering school buildings, requiring identification screening and visitor badges for all non-staff members.

All visitors must enter through the main lobby of each school building and use an intercom system to communicate with office staff. After being buzzed into the main office, visitors must present valid photo identification for screening through criminal and sex offender databases before receiving access to the building.

Accepted forms of identification include state-issued driver's licenses, state IDs, tribal IDs, college or university school IDs, military IDs, passports, or any identification containing a photo, name and date of birth. Once approved, visitors receive a sticker badge that must be worn throughout their visit.

Parents picking up children will sign out their child at a designated location while office staff contact the appropriate classroom. Those dropping off items for students can leave materials on a designated table, with office staff ensuring delivery to the child's classroom.

The district indicated that interpreting services are available for families who need language assistance during the check-in process.