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:

• 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. 

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

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.

Join these Stop The Prop Districts

See which districts across Iowa 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
• Algona Community Schools
• Ballard Community Schools
• Bondurant-Farrar Community Schools
• Boone Community Schools
• Boyer Valley Community Schools
• Cardinal Community Schools
• Carlisle Community Schools
• Cedar Rapids Community Schools
• Centerville Community Schools
• Central Springs Community Schools
• Chariton Community Schools
• Coflax-Mingo Community Schools
• Creston Community Schools
• Danville Community Schools
• East Mills Community Schools
• George-Little Rock Community Schools
• Greene County Community Schools
• Hampton-Dumont Community Schools
• Highland Community Schools
• Hinton Community Schools
• Hudson 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
• Oelwein Community Schools
• Ogden Community Schools
• Okoboji Community Schools
• Osage Community Schools
• Panorama Community Schools
• Pella Community Schools
• Perry Community Schools
• Pleasantville Community Schools
• Riverside Community Schools
• Sidney Community Schools
• Sioux City Community Schools
• South Tama County Community Schools
• Southeast Warren Community Schools
• WACO Community Schools
• Waukee Community Schools
• Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools
• West Delaware Community Schools
• Westwood Community Schools
• Winterset Community Schools