10/05/2026
Safe Travel to and from PCPS Campuses
Many PCPS students walk, bike, skateboard, or use scooters and e-bikes to travel to and from school. We want all students to arrive and leave safely, regardless of how they get to school. Our campuses and surrounding areas are especially busy during arrival and dismissal, with students walking, buses loading and unloading, vehicles moving through parking lots, and families entering and exiting campus.
We encourage families to talk with students about making safe choices when traveling to and from school. A few important reminders include:
Stay alert and avoid distractions. Phones, earbuds, and other devices can make it difficult to see or hear vehicles, pedestrians, buses, and other potential hazards.
Use designated sidewalks and crosswalks whenever available. Students should remain aware of traffic and look carefully before crossing roadways, parking lot entrances, and driveways.
Slow down and yield to pedestrians. Students using bikes, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled devices should use extra caution around those who are walking, particularly in congested areas.
Be especially cautious around school buses. Never pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended, and always give buses plenty of room to maneuver.
Wear appropriate safety equipment. Students riding bikes, scooters, skateboards, and similar devices are encouraged to wear a properly fitted helmet and any other recommended protective equipment.
Be visible and predictable. Riders should follow traffic patterns, use appropriate lighting or reflectors when needed, and avoid sudden turns, weaving between vehicles, or other unexpected movements.
Park responsibly. Bikes, scooters, skateboards, and similar devices should be stored or secured in designated areas and should never block sidewalks, entrances, ramps, or emergency access routes.
Use extra caution during arrival and dismissal. These are some of the busiest times on and around our campuses. A little extra patience and awareness can make a significant difference in keeping everyone safe.
Additional Safety Information
Wheeled devices are for transportation to and from school only. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, e-bikes, e-scooters, and other wheeled devices may be used to travel to and from school; however, they are not to be ridden or used on school campuses for recreation or other purposes during the school day. Once students arrive on campus, wheeled devices should be placed in the designated storage or parking area and secured appropriately.
Because e-bikes and e-scooters can travel at higher speeds and use rechargeable batteries, families should also keep the following in mind:
Know the equipment. Families should understand the speed, operation, and capabilities of the specific e-bike or e-scooter their student is using. Families should also be aware of city regulations, which can be found here.
Ride individually when designed for one person. Carrying additional riders on an e-bike or e-scooter not designed for passengers can affect balance, control, and safe operation.
Keep batteries secured. Batteries should remain securely attached to e-bikes and e-scooters. Due to safety concerns, e-bike and e-scooter batteries may not be brought inside school buildings.
Use e-bikes for transportation, not recreation on campus. E-bikes should be used on school property as a means of transportation to and from school and should not be ridden recreationally on campus or used on ramps, curbs, sidewalks, or other campus features.
Safety is a shared responsibility. We appreciate families helping us reinforce safe habits so that every student; whether walking, biking, riding, or driving can travel to and from school safely each day. Our division safety committee will continue to evaluate safety practices for our students and staff and will share out information periodically.
