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Pickup / Drop Off Directions

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

 

Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up

  • Enter from Mary Drew Parkway, proceed to the back of the school in a single lane (Point A), and pull forward to Point B (marked by a sign to stop here) or pull as far forward as directed by the staff. Please keep the crosswalk clear.
  • Parents should remain in your vehicle; students exit/enter on the passenger side only when staff are present.
  • To exit follow the drive past the pavilion and skate park, turning east on Mary Drew Parkway. Please do not cut through the parking lot to bypass the exit line.
  • If you need to come inside, park in the main lot and go through Door 1 to the Main Office.

 

Walkers/Bike Riders

  • From the north: Use the multi-use path from Heritage Drive to the rear of the school Point C. Enter and exit through Door 14.
  • From the west: Use the multi-use path near the skate park, Point E, walk past the pavilion and enter and exit through Door 14.
  • From the south: Cross Mary Drew Parkway at Point D with staff assistance and enter Door 14 at arrival and exit through Door 15 at dismissal.
  • Staff are stationed near bike racks and the crosswalks during arrival and dismissal.
  • Bike racks are located behind the school; students must walk their bikes once on campus and secure them with a lock. Bike riders may enter and exit through Door 14.
  • Students may not gather at the skate park or pavilion before or after school.
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Bus Riders

  • Buses will utilize the front lot of the school at Arrival and Dismissal.
  • Arrival: Buses will park in their assigned spots. Students enter at 8:10 AM through Door 1.
  • Dismissal: Students will exit through Door 1 and board their assigned buses. Students may ride only on their assigned bus.
  • Late buses: Parents will be notified by text when a delay is known and again when the bus departs.
  • Buses cannot wait for students to re-enter the school for forgotten items; the office is open until 4:00 PM for pickup.

 

General Safety Reminders

 

Due to the buses and cars sharing Mary Drew Parkway at the same time, traffic can get busy. We appreciate your help in keeping everyone safe by driving slowly, following staff directions, and staying patient. Please remember that cell phone use is not allowed in school zones. We also ask for your support in being good neighbors by avoiding parking along the residential street or in the driveway directly south of the school, across Mary Drew Parkway beyond the gate. Thank you for working with us to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carroll at 815-464-2285.

 

 
Hilda Walker Traffic Plan

Student Bus Expectations

  • Students will be respectful towards one another and the bus driver at all times.
  • Students are to ride their assigned bus to and from their assigned stop each day.  
  • Students may not take a bus route they are not assigned to.
  • Students will sit in their assigned seats each day.
  • Please arrive to your bus stop five minutes early each day.
  • Follow all bus driver directions while riding the bus.
  • Students who miss their bus in the afternoon will return to the Hilda Walker main office to contact a ride home.