Pickleball & Tennis Court

Security Protocols

Security protocols have been defined for each tennis facility. These measures are to ensure a safe environment for all students, parents, and coaches participating in tennis programs and/or tournaments.

Frank Black Middle School:

Location: 1575 Chantilly Street; Two Orange Ball and two Yellow Ball courts.
Access: Through a HISD locked gate, then through an internal security gate, which may require a digital code for entry.
Supervision protocol: Players under eight years of age must have a guardian on site during a clinic or lesson. Older players should not leave the tennis complex without prior authorization.
Risks: Unquantified security risks from commercial customers using the courts. Any staff member of parent can issue a 'Red Alert.' Everyone should not engage with an intruder.
Red Alert protocols: Once an alert has been called, contact FBMS's main telephone number (713-613-2505, and ask for security guidance. Then contact Don Hackett (512-627-4121) and or Anthony Castelline (832-728-9456), then, if needed, call the police. When on FBMS property, contact HISD-PD at 713-892-7777 for school-related emergencies or situations requiring immediate police assistance. For non-emergency police services at HISD, call 713-842-3715. When outside the FBMS fence, contact HPD at 911 or 884-3131 to request non-emergency police service. For bus stop issues on 43rd Street, call Houston Metro police at 911 for emergencies and 713-224-2677 for non-emergencies to report a concern.
Facility lock-down process: Once a Red Alert has been called, all players, parents, and coaches should move to the common area inside the security gate. The HISD gate should be locked from inside. If needed, depart through the back gate onto FBMS property.

Waltrip High School:

Location: 1800 W. 34th Street, Houston, Texas: Three tennis courts. This facility is a SPARK School Park tennis court.
Access: Through the 34th Street gate or through WHS property.
Risks: Substantial overnight concerns, potential closing concerns, and unquantified security risks when using the courts.
Facility lock-down process: Once a Red Alert has been called, all players and coaches should move to the area inside the middle gate. If needed, depart through the back gate into WHS's property.
Red Alert protocols: Once an alert has been called, do not engage with an intruder; call the police. When on FBMS property, contact HISD-PD at 713-892-7777 for school-related emergencies or situations requiring immediate police assistance. For non-emergency police services at HISD, call 713-842-3715. When outside the WHS fence, contact HPD at 911 or 884-3131 to request non-emergency police service. For bus stop issues on 34th Street, call Houston Metro police at 911 for emergencies and 713-224-2677 for non-emergencies to report a concern. Then, contact Don Hackett (512-627-4121).

Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School:

Location: 901 Sue Barnett Street, Houston, Texas: One USTA Red Ball court.
Access: During school hours, through the administration door. After hours, through the street-side gates.
Supervision protocol: Players must have a guardian on-site during an after school clinic or lesson.
Risks: Minimal concerns during school hours, potential concerns from walkers along Sue Barnett Street.
Red Alert protocols: Once an alert has been called, do not engage with an intruder; then call the police. When on Garden Oaks property, contact HISD-PD at 713-892-7777 for school-related emergencies or situations requiring immediate police assistance. For non-emergency police services at HISD, call 713-842-3715. When outside the Garden Oaks fence, contact HPD at 911 or 884-3131 to request non-emergency police service. Then contact Don Hackett (512-627-4121),
Facility lock-down process: Once a Red Alert has been called, all players and coaches should move inside the school gate if open.

Written by: Don Hackett, former HISD-PD Crossing Guard; September 2026.