PC Panther Carpool / Bus / Walking Procedures 2025-26

Carpool Procedures

• Drop-off time: 8:15–8:30 a.m. (No supervision before 8:15).
  
  

• Two lanes:
  
  

  • Stationary lane (by sidewalk): For loading/unloading only. Stay in your car.
    
    

  • Driving lane (by parking lot): For through traffic only.
    
    

• Pick-up/Drop-off:
  
  

  • Pull into the stationary lane and remain in your car.

    • DROP-OFF: Have children quickly exit the vehicle, and when they are safely on the other side of the red line, please signal, wait for a break, and exit into the driving lane as quickly as possible. 

  • PICK-UP: After your child is safely inside the vehicle, signal, wait for a break, then exit into the driving lane.
    
    

  • If you need to park, text, or get out, use the south parking lot.

    • NEW PROCEDURE: We are experiencing a lot of congestion in our crosswalks (and some parents aren’t using the crosswalk). This is a safety concern, so to mitigate this issue, we have blocked off and designated a parent waiting area on the south side of the cement barriers in the south parking lot, so if parents do not have other business with the school, they will not need to cross the street. Of course if you have business with the school, just let the crossing guard know, and you will still be able to cross the street; however, the less foot traffic we have going back and forth in front of cars, the safer it will be for everyone. Students will watch for their parents in the student waiting area, and cross at the crosswalk to meet them.
      
      

• Safety Rules:
  
  

  • Students must enter/exit on the curbside only.
    
    

  • Do not double-park. Circle back if no space is available.
    
    

  • Speed limit is 5 MPH. Stay alert and undistracted.
    
    

  • Park only in marked spots.
    
    

• Crossing Lanes:
  
  

  • Always use the crosswalk. Wait for crossing guard approval.
    
    

  • Applies to both children and adults.
    
    

• Other Lots:
  
  

  • If using the church parking lot, obey all traffic and pedestrian laws.
    
    

• Respect: Please be kind to volunteers, staff, and other parents.
  
  

Walking & Biking

• Arrival time: 8:15–8:30 a.m. (No supervision before 8:15 - do not arrive before that time).

• Review your child’s route and stick to it daily.
  
  

• Do not cut through private property. Use sidewalks or designated walking lanes.
  
  

Final Reminder

Set the example—students follow what they see. Thank you for helping us keep all Panthers safe!

Questions? Call 801-452-4220