• Say Something - Anonymous Reporting System

  • Helping Keep Our Students Safe

    The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) allows students and staff to report safety concerns confidentially. This program is used in grades 6-12 and by all employees.

    More than 5,000 schools across the country use SS-ARS. It is provided by Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing violence.

    What Is SS-ARS?

    This system helps everyone:

    • Recognize signs of at-risk behavior, including on social media.
    • Take every sign seriously and talk with a trusted adult.
    • Report concerns anonymously 24 hours a day.
    • Respond to tips through school teams and emergency services.
    • Keep safety top of mind with activities, student clubs, and awareness campaigns.

    How it works

    Step 1: Submit a Tip

    • Use the mobile app, the secure website, or call 1-844-5-SAYNOW (1-844-572-9669).

    Step 2: Tip Review

    • A crisis counselor reviews and categorizes the tip as Life Safety or Non-Life Safety.

    • The tip is shared with school leaders and, if needed, 911 dispatchers.

    Step 3: Response

    • School staff and emergency responders act immediately to help.

    Your privacy

    All data is owned by the Wake County Public School System. We follow strict privacy laws to protect your information.

    Questions

    Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

    You may also contact Dr. Corliss Thompson-Drew, WCPSS Director of School Psychology, at cthompsondrew@wcpss.net

    Additional resources

     

    Report a tip

    You can share a safety concern in three ways: