Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

Ashland Elementary Arrival & Dismissal Procedures 2025–2026

Grades K–5 and Preschool

Our goal is to ensure safe and efficient arrival and dismissal for all students. Please review the procedures below and refer to the maps for traffic flow.

Important Notes:

• Preschool procedures differ from k–5. See preschool section below.
  
• Students must be dropped off and picked up in designated areas only.

K–5 Procedures

Arrival (7:30–7:50 a.m.)

• Use Henry Street entrance; follow blue and green arrows on the map.
  
• Stay in your vehicle until staff are present. No early drop-offs.
  
• Ensure children are ready to exit quickly on the driver's side.
  
• Pull forward to maximize space; remain in your vehicle.
  
• If assistance is needed, park in the main lot and walk your child in.
  
• Do not pass vehicles in the drop-off line.
  
• After drop off, follow green arrows to exit back onto Henry Street.
  
• Keep the intersection clear to allow traffic flow.
  
• No drop-offs in other areas around the school.
  
• Tardy Policy: Students must be in the building by 7:50 a.m. After 7:50 a.m., a parent/guardian must sign the student in at the office.

If you have a preschooler: Use the preschool drop-off line at Archie Cannon. Do not drop off pre-l students at the k–5 entrance.

Dismissal (2:30–2:45 p.m.) 

• Use Henry Street entrance; follow blue and green arrows.
  
• Display the provided dashboard pick-up tag clearly.
  
• Line will split into two lanes and merge into one. This space will be marked with cones. Staff will be present to assist with this new traffic flow.
  
• Pull forward to one of the color-coded pick-up zones.
  
• Students will be escorted to your vehicle on the driver's side.
  
• Remain in your vehicle during pick up.
  
• After each group of vehicles, staff will signal for the next group.
  
• Vehicles may need to wait for buses to exit onto Henry Street.
  
• If someone other than a parent is picking up:
  
  • Send a note with the full name of the authorized adult.
  • They must present a valid ID at the front office if they don’t have a pick-up tag.

Preschool Procedures

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.