Immigrant and Refugee Resources
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In Mapleton Public Schools, we believe that everyone deserves unlimited opportunities to maximize their unique abilities. We believe people thrive in a caring environment, and know that effective learning and teaching takes place in safe, secure, and welcoming environments. In 2025, the Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming Mapleton’s commitment to welcoming, protective, learning-focused environments.
The resolution, Affirming Support for All Students, Families, and Staff Members, elevates the belief statements that are central to our mission. It declares Mapleton a Safe Zone, where all students, regardless of their background, can achieve their dreams in caring environments, free of fear, disruptions and discrimination. To provide a quality public education to every student, regardless of a child or family member’s citizenship/immigration status, Mapleton will:
- Continue to adhere to the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, protecting student privacy,
- Assist families in keeping emergency contacts up to date, and
- Not cooperate in any effort to enforce federal immigration law.
All students have the right to a free, public K-12 education, regardless of their immigration status or that of their parents. This includes access to services and programs such as free- and reduced-priced meals, English-language development classes, special education, and school activities. Our critical mission – and our obligation under the law – is to ensure that our schools are safe spaces where a student’s race, ethnicity, religion and immigration status do not create any barriers to that child’s education.
It is important to know that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1982 Plyler v. Doe decision affirmed that schools cannot deny enrollment to students on the basis of their immigration status, which ensures that all students have access to a free public education.
As we navigate the changing landscape of federal policies on immigration, we reaffirm our commitment as educators to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for all students. Our primary role is to educate and support all students, regardless of their immigration status or background. It's vital that every student feels safe, valued, and able to learn without fear or judgement.
Clear policies and procedures are in place for when visitors, including law enforcement officer from any agency, visit our schools. Should a Law enforcement officer arrive at a school and ask to question a student, that request will be denied by school administrators unless a parent or guardian has given consent.
Updating Emergency Contacts
All families are encouraged to have at least two emergency contacts on listed in Infinite Campus. To confirm/update your emergency contacts:
- Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal: Access the portal using your credentials.
- Navigate to "More" and "Family Information": Click on "More" in the left navigation bar, then select "Family Information".
- Locate the Student: Find the name of the student whose emergency contacts you need to update.
- Click "Update": Find the "Update" button next to the student's name and click it.
- Edit or Add Emergency Contacts: You can then edit existing emergency contacts or add new ones.
- Review and Submit: Ensure all information is correct and submit the changes.
Or, if you need help logging in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please contact the main office of your child's school for assistance.
Additional Resources:
FAQ
- Are all students legally guaranteed a free public education regardless of their immigration status?
- Does Mapleton Public Schools ask for a child's immigration status when he/she enrolls?
- Would the district ever share a student's immigration status with federal immigration officials?
- If I am a parent or guardian worried about being detained while my child is at school, what should I do?
- What resources are available?
Are all students legally guaranteed a free public education regardless of their immigration status?
Does Mapleton Public Schools ask for a child's immigration status when he/she enrolls?
Would the district ever share a student's immigration status with federal immigration officials?
If I am a parent or guardian worried about being detained while my child is at school, what should I do?
What resources are available?
Preguntas Frecuentes
- ¿Se garantiza legalmente a todos los estudiantes una educación pública gratuita independientemente de su estatus migratorio?
- ¿Las Escuelas Públicas de Mapleton preguntan el estatus migratorio del niño cuando se inscribe?
- ¿Compartiría alguna vez el distrito la situación migratoria de un estudiante con los funcionarios federales de inmigración?
- Si soy padre o tutor y me preocupa que me detengan mientras mi hijo está en la escuela, ¿qué debo hacer?
- ¿Qué recursos están disponibles?