Stop the Prop—A Statewide School Safety Campaign

A simple message. A big impact.

Stop the Prop is a school safety awareness campaign developed by the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) to encourage one clear action: Always keep school doors shut and secure.

Why It Matters

Open or propped exterior doors can compromise the safety of students, staff, and visitors. The Stop the Prop campaign reinforces the importance of everyday actions that support secure school environments—without requiring major investments or changes to infrastructure.

This campaign supports recommendations from the Iowa School Safety Task Force and aligns with best practices already in place in many Iowa school districts.

What’s Included

Participating districts receive:

• All materials provided free to IASB member districts.
• Stop the Prop door stickers for high-visibility reminders at key entry points.
• Digital campaign materials for newsletters, announcements, and social media.
• Customizable templates for press releases, internal communications, and community outreach. 
  

How to Get Involved

Interested in bringing Stop the Prop to your district? Fill out this form.

Campaign materials are provided free of charge to IASB member districts. Let’s work together to make Iowa schools safer—one door at a time.

Early Campaign Adopters

We’re proud to recognize Colfax-Mingo Community Schools and Southeast Warren Community Schools as early adopters of the campaign. These districts are leading the way in reinforcing a strong culture of safety and awareness.

“Stop the Prop is a simple, visible way to remind everyone that safety starts with awareness and action.”—Delane Galvin, Superintendent, Southeast Warren Community Schools

Join these Stop The Prop Districts

See the 101 districts across Iowa that have already taken action to keep students safe by adopting Stop The Prop! These schools are leading the way in securing buildings and promoting awareness about the importance of keeping exterior doors closed and locked. Explore the list and get inspired to bring Stop The Prop to your district

• AHSTW Community Schools
• Albia Community School District
• Algona Community Schools
• Ames Community Schools
• Audubon Community Schools
• Ballard Community Schools
• Baxter Community Schools
• Bennett Elementary School—Bennett Community Schools
• Benton Community Schools
• Bondurant-Farrar Community Schools
• Boone Community Schools
• Boyer Valley Community Schools
• Calamus-Wheatland Community Schools
• Cardinal Community Schools
• Carlisle Community Schools
• Carroll Community Schools
• Cedar Falls Community Schools
• Cedar Rapids Community Schools
• Centerville Community Schools
• Central Decatur Community Schools
• Central DeWitt Community Schools
• Central Springs Community Schools
• Chariton Community Schools
• Clay Central Everly Community Schools
• Colfax-Mingo Community Schools
• Collins-Maxwell Community Schools
• Colo-NESCO CDS
• Creston Community Schools
• Danville Community Schools
• Dike-New Hartford Community Schools
• Dunkerton Community Schools
• Eagle Grove Community Schools
• East Buchanan Community Schools
• East Mills Community Schools
• East Union Community Schools
• Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Community Schools
• Fort Dodge Community Schools
• Galva-Holstein Community Schools
• George-Little Rock Community Schools
• Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools
• Greene County Community Schools
• Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
• Hampton-Dumont Community Schools
• Harlan Community School District
• Highland Community Schools
• Hinton Community Schools
• Hudson Community Schools
• Humboldt Community Schools
• Iowa City Community Schools
• Johnston Community Schools
• Lake Mills Community Schools
• Lauren’s Marathon Community Schools
• Le Mars Community Schools
• Lone Tree Community School
• Lynnville Sully Community Schools
• Madrid Community Schools
• Maquoketa Valley Community Schools
• Marion Independent School District
• Martensdale-St. Marys Community Schools
• Midland Community Schools
• Missouri Valley Community Schools
• MMCRU Community Schools
• Newton Community Schools
• North Iowa Community Schools
• North Mahaska Community Schools
• North Polk Community Schools
• North Tama County Community Schools
• Norwalk Community Schools
• Oelwein Community Schools
• Ogden Community Schools
• Okoboji Community Schools
• Osage Community Schools
• Ottumwa Community Schools
• Panorama Community Schools
• Pella Community Schools
• Perry Community Schools
• Pleasantville Community Schools
• Prairie City Monroe Community Schools
• Prairie City Monroe Community Schools
• Riverside Community Schools
• Roland-Story Community Schools
• Schaller-Crestland Community Schools
• Sidney Community Schools
• Sigourney Community Schools
• Sioux Center Community Schools
• Sioux Central Community Schools
• Sioux City Community Schools
• South Central Calhoun Community Schools
• South Tama County Community Schools
• Southeast Warren Community Schools
• Starmont Community Schools
• Tipton Community Schools
• Tri-Center Community Schools
• Urbandale Community Schools
• Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools
• WACO Community Schools
• Waukee Community Schools
• Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools
• West Delaware Community Schools
• West Des Moines Community Schools
• Westwood Community Schools
• Winterset Community Schools
• Woodbury Central Community Schools

Updated May 2026

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