Car Rider Procedures

K–5 Procedures

Arrival (Morning Drop Off)

Student safety is our highest priority.

Morning Procedures

  • Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m.

Morning Drop-Off Guidelines 

  • Please enter via Henry Street, following the colored arrows for traffic flow.
  • Remain inside your vehicle until duty staff arrive; early drop-offs are not permitted.
  • Have children prepared to exit the vehicle promptly from the driver's side.
  • Pull forward as directed and stay in your car to assist with efficiency.
  • If your child needs extra help, please use the main parking lot and walk them in.
  • For the safety of all, do not attempt to pass other cars in the line.
  • Exit back onto Henry Street by following the designated green arrow path.
  • Avoid blocking the intersection to ensure local traffic continues to move.
  • Students should only be dropped off in the official designated zone.
  • Tardiness: Children must be inside the school by 7:50 a.m. After this time, a guardian is required to sign them in at the front office.

    Ashland Elementary K-5 Traffic Flow 2025-2026
 *Walkers and bike riders should use designated crosswalks. 

Dismissal Procedures

Afternoon Pick-Up Guidelines (2:30–2:45 p.m.)

  • Access the school via Henry Street, following the blue and green traffic arrows.
  • Ensure your official dashboard pick-up tag is displayed prominently.
  • The queue will transition from two lanes into a single lane; please watch for cones and staff assistance.
  • Continue forward until you reach the designated color-coded zone.
  • Children will be guided to your car for entry through the driver's side.
  • For safety and efficiency, please stay inside your vehicle.
  • Staff will release vehicles in groups before signaling the next set to advance.
  • Please be patient as buses have priority when exiting onto Henry Street.
  • When designating an alternate adult for pick-up:
    • Provide a written note including the individual's full legal name.
    •  Any adult without a pick-up tag must verify their identity with a valid ID at the office.

Preschool Procedures

Ashland Elementary PreK Traffic Flow 2025-2026

Arrival (7:30–7:50 a.m.)

  • Use Archie Cannon entrance and follow green arrows on the map.
  • Stay in your vehicle until staff are present.
  • Students must exit on the passenger side. Have belongings ready and pull forward as far as possible.

If you have a k–5 student: Drop them off at the k–5 entrance on Henry Street. Do not use the preschool entrance.

Dismissal (2:30–2:45 p.m.)

  • All authorized adults must show a driver’s license.
  • Students will be brought to your car and must enter on the passenger side.
  • Remain in your vehicle; staff will bring your child to you.
  • Please do not pass vehicles in front of you. Wait until the line is moving to proceed. If someone else is picking up:
    • Send a note with their full name.
    •  Anyone without a tag or note must park and check in at the office with ID.
    • If you have a k–5 student: They must be picked up using the k–5 dismissal line.
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