Meadows Transportation Plan
February 1, 2023
Dear Meadows Elementary Parent / Guardian,
This message details the District provided transportation plan for students to and from Meadows Elementary and the Westside Community Center.
STARTING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11TH, and remaining through the end of the 2022-2023 school year, classes will be held for Meadows students at the Westside Community Center (3534 S 108th St.) due to the interior renovations taking place at Meadows Elementary.
Based on the response we received through our parent questionnaire, Ralston Public Schools will provide shuttle transportation for students in the morning and afternoon from Meadows Elementary to the Westside Community Center (WCC).
Parents of Pre-School, Special Education, and Option Enrollment students who already receive transportation: Your student's transportation plan will remain the same.
Meadows / WCC Shuttle Service Morning Schedule:
7:30 am
The first shuttle bus arrives in the U shape drive in front of Meadows Elementary. Once full, the shuttle bus will leave for the WCC, and a second shuttle bus will arrive from Ralston High School to pick up Meadows students.
7:45 am
The third and final shuttle bus will arrive at Meadows to pick up students.
** If a student has signed up and plans to ride the shuttle to the WCC, THEY MUST ARRIVE AT MEADOWS ELEMENTARY BEFORE 7:45 AM. If a student arrives after the last bus leaves, the student's parent/guardian must provide transportation that day to the WCC. **
Meadows / WCC Shuttle Service Afternoon Schedule:
2:45 pm (1:15 pm on Fridays)
Meadows will do a staggered dismissal from the WCC, dismissing all students who ride a bus or the district shuttle first. This will allow the buses to get off the campus quickly, making it easier for parent pickup at the WCC.
At approximately 3:00 pm (1:30 pm on Fridays)
The three shuttle buses arrive in the U shape drive at Meadows Elementary. Students must check out with a staff member(s) before leaving with a parent/guardian or walking home.
If picking up your student from Meadows, we ask that you please arrive as close to 3:00 pm (1:30 pm on Fridays) as possible.
Additional Important Information:
• There will be a mobile shelter at Meadows Elementary for students to wait for a bus during inclement weather.
• Meadows staff will be visible and assist students and families during the morning and afternoon pick-up and drop-off times.
• Parents are encouraged to park along Berry St. or on the side streets just north of Meadows Elementary when dropping off or picking up their students from the Meadows campus.
• Meadows will keep a daily transportation log of which students will be riding the shuttle bus. Parents will need to communicate with the school if transportation needs change.
• There will be NO SCHOOL for Meadows Elementary students on March 30 and 31, to allow time for staff members to pack up their classrooms.
• There will be NO SCHOOL for Meadows Elementary students on April 10, to allow time for staff members to set up their classrooms.
Please let Meadows Elementary know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Ralston Public Schools
Ralston Public Schools
Email: jim.frederick@ralstonschools.org
Website: ralstonschools.org
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