General Information

DAILY SCHEDULE

School Hours: 7:40 a.m. - 2:07 p.m. 

Early Release Day Hours:  7:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.


🍽️Free breakfast for any interested student  is available from 7-7:45 am in the cafeteria and again from 9-10 am during snack time, also in the cafeteria. Lunch is free for all students and includes milk with a lunch purchase, and snacks, milk, and water are available to purchase with cash or on your lunch account in the vending machines in the back of the cafeteria. 



The staff in the Main Office is pleased to assist in any way during the course of a school day.  The office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The phone number for Blake’s Main Office is (508) 359-2396.


Please notify us of  your student’s absence or tardiness by emailing blakeattendance@email.medfield.net or calling the Blake absence line at (508) 242-8501. 


DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP STUDENTS


MORNING DROP-OFF:  Cars should pull forward as far as possible around the circles.  Once they are stopped, cars should discharge students regardless of their place in line. Motorists are reminded not to pull around school vans that are loading or unloading students at the curb. Also, cars should not be parked in fire lanes. Please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians and bicyclists. 


AFTERNOON PICK-UP:  Cars should pull forward as far as possible around circles.   Also, cars should not be parked in fire lanes or pull around school vans. 


WALKERS AND BICYCLISTS:  Walking and cycling students need to stay away from the bus loading area and delivery areas. Bike racks are provided beside the baseball field.  All bikes must be kept on the bike rack and must be locked at all times.  All students riding bikes and skateboarding should wear a fastened helmet for safety. Please be sure to ride with caution when entering and leaving campus, use crosswalks and be mindful of car traffic, including in the staff parking lot. Please walk your bike and carry your skateboard on school grounds.

BUS AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 


Bus schedules will be emailed to families via Aspen shortly before school starts.  Students in grades 6-12 who live more than two miles from the school will be transported.  We will also transport those students who live in areas which have been designated “safety” areas.  Your school office will also be provided with bus lists.

Students will be picked up and dropped off at a stop within walking distance from their residence.  No changes will be made in busing between August 15th and one week after the first day of Kindergarten.  Unless Central Offices receives and approves exceptions prior to this date, arrangements will be made ONLY TO AND FROM YOUR RESIDENCE.  EXCEPTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EMPLOYMENT will be allowed only if we are provided with a letter from the parent/guardian, a letter from the employer, and the employment involves the student REGULARLY RIDING ON ONLY ONE BUS.

❗PLEASE NOTE:  When exceptions to regular drop off and pickup are needed (for purposes of CCD, scout meetings, temporary employment, etc.), under the new regulations, TRANSPORTATION MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL parent/guardian.  Students should not plan to ride home with a friend.  We will not be able to accommodate any request, unless the exception is on the same bus and does not alter the route or add stops.  Since all secondary buses are full, there will be no permission given for temporary bus changes.  EXCEPTIONS WILL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL THEY ARE APPROVED BY THE BUSINESS OFFICE. 

If you have any questions about this policy, please call the Business Office at Town Hall at  (508) 359-4798.☎️

If your child is not taking the usual bus home, is walking, or is being picked up at the end of the school day, it is not necessary to notify the main office of this change.Â