The Wethersfield School District posted on Facebook that the new drop-off system was excellent this morning and added several notes and adjustments that have been implemented to enhance safety and efficiency. Parents of Pre-K and Kindergarten students are now directed to use the main elementary school entrance. Other motorists are urged to adhere to the designated car lanes, with specific instructions to pull up to the Green Drop Off Signs. Safety measures have been tightened, particularly across McClure Street, where crossing now requires the use of a designated crosswalk. Additionally, changes have been made to the drop-off points for bus riders and adjustments for those in the Life Skills Program to manage timing better. These steps aim to ensure a smoother and safer start to the school day for everyone involved. The new drop-off procedures began today, November 4th.
1. Any family with a Pre-K or Kindergarten student may get dropped off at the main elementary school entrance. If not, parents will have to use the car lane by the Blish.
2. Please pull all the way forward to the Green Drop Off Signs in the lane. We will direct you forward as a reminder.
3. Those who park across McClure Street and walk their student across McClure Street will either need to park and walk to the nearest crosswalk for safety or drive around to use the car lane by the Blish. Those who park on the South side of McClure Street (school side) may use the sidewalk to take their student to the playground gate.
4. All buses will drop students off (including Pre-K) at the playground gate on McClure Street. Those eating breakfast will continue to stay on to be dropped off at the Main High School Entrance.
5. Life Skills Program – Parents will pull out of line to the right to drop off their student if before their drop-off time (8:00am-8:10am), then re-enter the car lane when appropriate.
6. Junior High Parents may either drop their students off at the Main High School door or they can go through the drop-off lane with 1st – 6th students. Do Not drop your students off to walk across Garfield in the morning as it gets congested.
7. Parents may use the Main Elementary Entrance if it is past 8am instead of the car lane by the Blish.
8. Do Not pass a School Bus with RED FLASHERS on any any time.
