Parking and Traffic
It is crucial that we all follow traffic and parking rules in the school’s parking lots and driveways to keep everyone safe.
The speed limit is 10 mph everywhere on school grounds. Please follow all stop signs and other traffic indicators like arrows on the ground and specific signage.
When dropping off and picking up students, following the traffic rules will help everyone get in and out as quickly as possible without holding up others and causing unneeded stress.
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Beekmantown Campus
Main Parking Area
Traffic flow is high and constant in the main lot at the Beekmantown campus, so being intentionally safe becomes even more important. We must all be patient, respectful and mindful when driving and parking here.
Parking Lot A: Front Elementary Side
Who can park here: Students with parking passes, staff, visitors in clearly marked visitor spots
Traffic flow: During middle and high school drop-off times, all students being dropped off should use this lot, and drivers should follow the signs.
During elementary drop-off time, this lot should be used for drop-off when parents need to get out to unbuckle kids, help them get out of car seats, or otherwise take time beyond a quick drop-off.
When you drop off your child:
- Please pull all the way in rather than going halfway in. This allows other traffic to go around you, rather than stopping everyone behind you.
- Please don’t ever block the sidewalk.
All student pick-up should happen in this lot.
Parking Lot B: Front High School Side
Who can park here: Staff and visitors
Traffic flow: The first lane allows two-way traffic. The second two parking lot lanes only allow for one-way traffic. Please pay attention to the arrows painted on the pavement.
During middle and high school drop-off time, this lot should not be used at all for drop-off as it is not safe for students to cross the bus loop.
During elementary drop-off time in the morning, this lot should be used to drop off students should be ready to hop out and and go. A staff member helps students cross at the crosswalk on the BES side.
This lot should not be used for pick-up for any students.
Students with medical needs at drop-off/pick-up must coordinate in advance with their school administrator for permission and a plan to use this lot during prohibited hours.
Bus Loop
During bus drop-off and pick-up times, it is incredibly dangerous for other vehicles to be in the bus loop. Never drive in the bus loop 7-9 a.m. and 2-3:45 p.m.
Signs posted at the entrance to the loop make it clear that no one is allowed in the loop during those times.
Outside of the marked hours, cars are welcome to use the bus loop if they are cautious and careful of pedestrians.
Middle School Loop
Caregivers are welcome to drop off middle school students at the middle school entrance at the beginning of the day. When in use, the middle school loop should be used as a one-way, two-lane road. Cars that will turn right when leaving the loop should use the right lane, and cars that will turn left when leaving the loop should use the left lane.
During the school day, any parents, guardians or other visitors will need to enter through the main entrance and check in with the front desk.
Buses are parked in the loop for dismissal, so cars should not enter the loop 2-3 p.m. We encourage pick-up in Parking Lot A. If you choose to pick your child up on the middle school side of the building, please be cautious on Haynes Road and be aware of any pedestrians crossing the street.
Parking Lot C: Rear of High SchooL
Who can park here: Staff only
Traffic flow: Please drive carefully and be aware of other vehicles.
Parking Lot D: Near JV football Field
Who can park here: Staff only
Traffic flow: Please drive carefully and be aware of other vehicles.
Parking Lot E: District Office
Who can park here: Staff and visitors
Traffic flow: Traffic should be one-way. Look for arrows on the pavement. Drivers should enter on the side furthest from the District Office building, drive all the way to the end of the lot and around, and exit on the side closest to the building.
Visitors
Visitors to the main campus are welcome to park in the following areas:
- Clearly marked parking spaces in Parking Lot A
- Any parking space in Parking Lot B
- Any parking space in Parking Lot E
All visitors must enter through the building's main entrance (unless otherwise noted) and register through our visitor management system.
When buses are leaving the parking lot, cars and pedestrians should yield the right of way.
Zone 1
Parking lot before the fence.
Who can park here: Staff, visitors in clearly marked visitor spots on the east side of the lot (the side farthest from the entrance)
Traffic flow: Caregivers picking children up during school hours should use the visitor parking in Zone 1.
Zone 2
Starts at the fence.
Who can park here: Buses only in row next to school. Staff only in row next to fence.
Traffic flow: Please do not use the center crosswalk 8:45-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Only use the crosswalk on the east side of the building (yellow arrow) while buses are in the loop. Please always be cautious when crossing.
