08/26/2026
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
After observing arrival and dismissal during the first couple of days of school, we have noticed a few areas where some reminders will help us keep traffic moving smoothly and, most importantly, keep everyone safe.
We recognize that our parking lot has some limitations, particularly during busy arrival and dismissal times. While we cannot change the physical layout, we can all work together to make the best use of the space we have.
A few important reminders:
• Please remain in the car line. Do not drive around the line of vehicles and cut back in farther ahead to drop off your student. This creates delays for families who are waiting their turn and disrupts the flow of traffic.
• Use the designated drop-off area. Please pull forward as far as possible before allowing your student to exit the vehicle.
• Do not drop students in moving traffic lanes. For everyone's safety, students should only exit vehicles in the designated drop-off area.
• Use the crosswalk at Harrison. There is no crosswalk directly in front of the school. Please do not cross Orchard Dr. in front of the school.
• Right turn only when exiting the Pinecrest parking lot. There is no left turn out of the parking lot onto Orchard Dr.
• Follow staff directions. Our staff are outside to help direct traffic and keep students and families safe.
We all have a role to play in making arrival and dismissal run smoothly. When everyone follows the same procedures, remains in line, pulls forward, and follows staff directions, we can keep traffic moving efficiently and get everyone safely in and out of the school.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we establish these routines. Working together, we can make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible for everyone.
Thank you, Pinecrest families!