The presence of trans students is becoming more commonplace in both urban and rural school settings, yet schools remain unprepared and inconsistent in their approach to supporting trans students. In many schools, trans youth must advocate for themselves (Horton, 2022), because schools are not prepared for their arrival. Most schools, in fact, address gender inclusion only following the "coming out" of a trans student (Martino et al., 2022). This reactionary approach to welcoming trans students (Davy & Cordoba, 2019) has left many vulnerable to attack via microaggressions, macroaggressions, and violence. This proves that despite progress in many spaces, transphobia is still present in many educational settings (Cumming-Potvin & Martino, 2018). A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work with a trans student as both his classroom teacher and interim principal. This experience reinforced the responsibility of governments, school divisions, and individual schools to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, especially those who identify as trans. Thankfully, proactive measures can be implemented at both the school division and school levels to cultivate an environment wherein trans students can thrive and have a positive experience throughout their educational journey.