HB Lee Middle School student accosted in Columbia View Park while walking home.

Stranger Danger Alert A message from HB Lee Middle School:

Early Tuesday afternoon January 17, 2012 an HB Lee Middle School student reported being accosted by an unknown person while walking home from school through Columbia View Park. Get Map.

Fortunately, the student was able to return to the school and report the incident to school personnel. The City of Gresham Police Department is investigating the matter. If you have any information about the incident please contact Gresham Police at (503) 823-3333.

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Student safety is our number one concern. The counselor and teachers are on hand to help students deal with the emotions of fear and anxiety that may accompany such incidents.

Please join us in the effort to keep students safe by talking with your student about safety:

• Students should not walk to or from school alone. Arrange for them to walk with a friend or adult
• If approached by a stranger, the student should run away.
• If a stranger touches or attempts to grab a student, the student should yell or scream.
• If someone makes them uncomfortable or afraid, immediately tell an adult or the police.

Sometimes parents delay talking about safety issues, because they do not know what to say. If you need help, please contact our counseling department at (503) 255-5686. There are free resources in the community to assist you.