In adopting a policy regarding student parking at Portsmouth High School, it is important to remember that PHS is a community dedicated to the positive development of its students in a facility that is accessible, safe, healthy, aesthetically pleasing and secure. Bus transportation is provided for any Portsmouth student living beyond the statutory walking limit.  Students are expected to walk, ride the bus, or obtain a ride and be dropped off.  

It is recognized that there are occasions where having a student drive to school and park on campus is more convenient for students and families than relying on other modes.  Opening up a campus for student parking, however, increases the likelihood for a variety of problems, not the least of which is jeopardizing the safety of students.  This student parking policy has been established to balance  issues of safety and convenience.

The PHS Administration is authorized to grant parking permits to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The following regulations apply to student parking.

To apply for a PHS student parking permit, please complete the form found at the following link: PHS Online Parking Permit Request.

When parking on campus, the student will:

1. Operate their motor vehicle safely, reasonably and in accordance with all applicable traffic laws.

2. Have their parking permit sticker displayed as directed.

3. Park appropriately in white outlined spaces only.

4. Maintain proper registration, insurance, and inspection and have it available on demand.

5. Arrive by 7:15 A.M.

6. Drive no more than 15 MPH while on campus.

7. Refrain from playing loud music that disrupts the educational environment. 

8. Park in appropriately designated “student” spaces. Students may not park in spaces reserved for visitor and/or faculty/staff parking at any time. 

In order to maintain the privilege to park on campus, the student will:

1. Comply with all other school rules as described in the student handbook.

2. Adhere to the student/parent agreement as it pertains to participation in extracurricular activities.

3. Demonstrate the ability to regularly attend school by the allotted arrival time. 

In the event of the following, student parking privileges may be suspended and/or revoked for a period of time:

1. Any breach of conduct that results in the student being suspended from school.

2. Being tardy (unexcused)  to school more than three times in a specific quarter.

3. Breaching any of the above provisions describing the proper way to operate the motor vehicle.

4. Using the vehicle to attempt to leave school grounds without permission or to transport other students who are leaving school grounds without permission.

5. Parking on campus when privileges have been suspended.

The Portsmouth High School administration reserves the right to:

1. Suspend or revoke parking because of violations of these parking policies as well as violations of the school disciplinary code.

2. Search a vehicle given reasonable suspicion of wrong doing.

3. Tow vehicles, at the owner’s expense, that are parked on campus in an unauthorized location.

4. Assign a consequence for parking violations.

Unauthorized cars parked on campus will be subject to towing at the owner's expense (Policy 5310).  No warnings will be issued.  Portsmouth High School assumes no responsibility for any lost or damaged property while vehicles are parked or operated on campus.  Students who choose to park their vehicles off campus do so at their own risk.