Bullying Prevention & Reporting
Every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported — at school, on the way to school, and online.
You Can Speak Up
If something does not feel safe, you do not need to decide whether it legally qualifies as bullying before asking for help. Students, families, staff, and community members are encouraged to report concerns so the appropriate school or District staff can review what happened and determine the right response.
How to Report Online
The District's reporting system begins by asking you to choose the school or District site connected to your concern.
You may report a bullying or safety concern online. You may also speak directly with school or District staff.
Understanding Bullying & Cyberbullying
Bullying can include severe or pervasive physical, verbal, written, social, or electronic conduct that causes or can reasonably be predicted to cause significant harm, fear, interference with learning, or interference with a student's ability to participate in school services and activities.
Bullying
May involve physical acts, threats, intimidation, verbal or written conduct, harassment, social behavior, or other serious or repeated conduct directed toward a student.
Cyberbullying
May involve messages, texts, images, videos, social-media posts, online impersonation or false profiles, and other electronic communications. Qualifying conduct can originate on or off campus.
Not every conflict is the same. A disagreement, rude comment, or off-campus online post does not automatically meet the legal standard for bullying or school discipline. It can still be important to report the concern so students can receive support and staff can determine the appropriate response.
Concerns You Can Bring Forward
Getting Help & Support
Reporting is one step. Students may also need support before, during, or after a concern is reviewed.
Talk with a teacher, counselor, principal, school administrator, or another trusted staff member.
15350 Riverview Road, Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1180
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call 911 for an immediate emergency.
District policy and applicable law prohibit retaliation against individuals who report concerns or participate in complaint processes.
Know Your Rights & Find More Information
Use these District and California resources for nondiscrimination, technology safety, complaint procedures, Title IX, bullying prevention, and cyberbullying guidance.
Title IX & Uniform Complaint Procedures
California website requirements call for current District contact information for these complaint processes.
Title IX Coordinator
Matthew Berryman
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Helendale School District
760-952-1180
Uniform Complaint Procedures
Matthew Berryman
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Helendale School District
760-952-1180
Last reviewed: August 27, 2026. The District should review this page regularly to keep reporting links, policy links, and contact information current.
