Like most schools, Machias experiences large back-ups at both arrival and dismissal. Due to the space we have, there is no easy fix, but we have worked with Snohomish County to address safety concerns in our parking lot and know the guidelines below will help expedite the process:
1. Due to COVID, we ask for parents/guardians to stay in their car/line to drop off and pick up their child.
2. When students leave their car, we ask for them to wear a mask, so we know they have a mask before entering the building.
3. When entering the row of parked cars, split to form two lanes. This will continue through the parking space area.
4. Using two lanes will continue until the lines curve to the left. At this point, they will converge to form one lane again through the actual pick-up area. Cars from the two lanes will alternate as they merge into one. Please remember to be courteous and wait for your turn.
5. As students are loaded into cars by our staff, those cars may pull to the left and leave the pick-up area and parking lot. Cars still in line should pull as far forward as possible so that we can load cars efficiently.
6. Please do not “cut” into line or speed so we can ensure safety for all.
7. If you want/need to enter the building, please park in designated parking spaces.
8. Refrain from talking/texting on the phone. This creates an unsafe situation for our students.
9. Please do not turn around in neighboring driveways (use Beach Dr, north of the school).
10. Do not drive onto the grass beyond the paved shoulders.
11. When arriving, please do not drop your student off before 8:25 am.
12. School begins at 8:35 am – students should be in their classrooms by this time.
13. When dropping off, please do not stop at the crosswalk area – pull all the way forward to fully utilize the large sidewalk area for students to enter the building.
14. Dismissal is at 3:15 pm (1:15 pm on Fridays).
We appreciate your patience & respect for our students, parents/guardians, and the dismissal team!
