08/09/2026
🧡🖤 The first day of school is TOMORROW, Vulcans, Central Elementary families, please take a few minutes today to review the new dismissal procedures for this school year.
We’ve included the important information below so families can easily find the procedure that applies to their student. You can also view the full information on the district website here:
🔗 https://www.vassar.k12.mi.us/o/ces/live_feeds/12768318
The goal is to keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for all students and families. Please be patient during the first few days as everyone gets used to the new routine. Students, please follow staff directions and remember our Vulcan Values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. 🧡
First day is a 1/2 day, please follow the 1/2 day instructions in parentheses below.
🚗 CAR RIDERS — ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
• Car rider check-in begins at 2:45 p.m. Please do not arrive early. (First day is a 1/2 day, so this means check in begins at 11:45 a.m.)
• Check in with dismissal staff before entering the dismissal loop. Please have your driver’s license ready. Staff will check your ID and ask for your student’s name and grade.
• After checking in, proceed into the car loop and move into one of the two designated rows as directed by staff.
• Remain in your vehicle at all times.
• Staff will assist students with loading into vehicles.
• If your child needs assistance buckling their seat belt, please pull into a safe area after exiting the car loop before assisting them.
• For the safety of all students and families, do not exit the car loop until your row has been directed to leave.
🎒 STUDENT CAR RIDERS — WHAT TO DO
• Walk quietly to the gym and sit in your assigned grade-level area.
• Listen carefully, and when your name appears on the screen, line up in the order directed by staff.
🚌 BUS RIDERS
• Students will remain in their classrooms until dismissed by their teacher.
• Kindergarten–3rd Grade: Dismissal begins at 3:05 p.m. (12:05 for 1/2 day) in this order: Purple Hall, Red Hall, then Green Hall.
• 4th–5th Grade: Dismissal begins at 3:08 p.m. (12:08 for 1/2 day) from Blue Hall.
• Kindergarten and 1st grade students will be escorted to their buses by their assigned para.
• Students in grades 2–5 will be supervised by all other available staff throughout the hallways.
• If you are waiting for your bus, stand against the wall/lockers so hallways remain clear for students walking to the gym.
🚶🚲 WALKERS & BIKE RIDERS
• Students will be dismissed with their class and teacher.
• Meet Ms. Hoerlein in the Library.
• Walkers and bike riders will be dismissed after all cars and buses have left the parking lot.
• Students will then be escorted by staff to the bike racks and walker dismissal area.
• Please stay on the sidewalk, watch carefully for vehicles, and follow directions.
🔑 LATCHKEY STUDENTS
• Students will be dismissed with their class and teacher.
• Go directly to the Latchkey room.
• Ms. Darcy will be ready for you when your class arrives.
📌 DISMISSAL CHANGES & EARLY PICKUP
• Any dismissal changes must be communicated to the elementary secretary before 2:30 p.m (11:30 for 1/2 day)
• Students being picked up for an early dismissal must be checked out before 2:45 p.m. (11:45 a.m. for 1/2 day)
🌅 MORNING DROP-OFF
Morning drop-off will follow a similar driving path. Simply pull up to the sign near the front door, where a staff member will be waiting, and your student can hop out of the car!
📱 Be sure to follow the Central Elementary page for school-specific reminders, updates, and information throughout the year:
https://tinyurl.com/CentralSchoolVassar
Thank you for helping make arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome our Vulcans back tomorrow! 🧡🖤
Dear Central Elementary Families,As we prepare for another exciting school year, we want to share our updated dismissal procedures. Our goal is to ensure that every student gets home safely and that dismissal is as efficient as possible. Your patience and cooperation are essential to making....
