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DROP Off/pick up Information

Helpful Tips for a Safe and Efficient Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Drive with care and kindness. Slow, courteous driving helps keep everyone safe.
Stay focused. Avoid distractions and keep an eye out for students, staff, and other vehicles.
Follow staff directions. We’re here to help things run smoothly and may redirect traffic to ease congestion.
Stick to the plan. Please follow the drop-off and pick-up procedures outlined below.

Drop-Off Procedures

Time: 7:50 AM – 8:15 AM (School begins promptly at 8:15 AM)
Early Arrivals: Students may enter at 7:45 AM only if attending breakfast or a scheduled meeting.

What to Do:

All students may be dropped off at any of the locations.
Pull all the way forward along the curb to keep traffic flowing.
Ensure students exit on the sidewalk side of the car for safety.
Keep your vehicle moving once your student exits.
Students should head directly to class after being dropped off.
Arriving after 8:15 AM? Please park and check your child in at the front office.

Want to help reduce traffic? Consider forming a carpool! Contact the front office if you'd like help connecting with other families.

Pick-Up Procedures

Time:

Monday–Thursday: 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM

What to Do:

Kindergarten Carpool Families: Please use the back lot for pick up in the afternoon.
Choose one pick-up location and stick with it—this helps your student know where to wait.
Remind your child to wait in their designated pick-up zone until you arrive.
Move forward as space opens up; students may walk to your car once traffic is fully stopped.

Late Pick-Ups: Students not picked up by the end of the pick-up window will wait on the front benches until you arrive.

Parking & Safety Reminders

The front drop-off lane should remain open until 2:30 PM (M–Th) or 12:45 PM (Fri) to allow emergency vehicle access.
Please use school-designated drop-off/pick-up locations only.
3000 East is not a school drop-off zone. Please help us keep this area safe and clear.
Staff may redirect traffic if needed—thank you for your flexibility and understanding.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Map Options

See Map HERE

You may use any of the following locations:

Back Lot (Yellow): Enter via the northeast entrance; students exit on the driver’s side.
Front Lot – Parking Side (Orange): Enter from 3000 East south entrance. Park or follow the carpool lane. Students exit on the driver’s side.
Front Lot – School Side (Blue): Left lane via the east entrance. Students exit on the passenger side.
East Sidewalk (Purple): Right lane via the east entrance. Students exit on the driver’s side.
Walkers/Bikers: Use crosswalks and sidewalks. Helmets and safety gear are encouraged!
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