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Student Drop off/Pick Up Expectations

Here is how families can help keep students and staff safe  

At St. Louis Park Middle School, student safety is a shared responsibility, and our top priority. We ask families to please be patient and allow extra time during drop-off and pick-up to help ensure the safety of all students. Remember to honor the stop sign and follow staff directions to keep everyone safe.

As you arrive

  • Stay off your cell phone during drop off.
  • Do not park along neighboring streets such as Texas Avenue or 22nd Street.  Students will be instructed to remain in the pick up/ drop off area until their car arrives.
  • In the morning, enter the pick up/drop off area ONLY from 22nd street, south of the Middle School. Pull forward as far as possible to the front of the line so that cars can be staged behind your vehicle. Your student will walk to/from your car and the school entrance.
  • Be certain that your student is prepared to exit your vehicle when you arrive at the school.
  • School doors open at 8:50 a.m. Cars will not be permitted to idle in the drop off lane after this time.
  • Students should exit from the passenger side directly onto the sidewalk.
  • Do not double park or let your student exit your vehicle until you are safely stopped in the pick up/ drop off lane.
  • Dropping off students in the drive through lane is not permitted.
  • Do not park your car in the school bus loading/unloading area at any time.

As you leave

  • Stay off your cell phone during pick up.
  • Do not park along neighboring streets such as Texas Avenue or 22nd Street.  Students will be instructed to remain in the pick up/ drop off area until their car arrives.
  • In the afternoon, enter the pick up/drop off area ONLY from 22nd street, south of the Middle School. Pull forward as far as possible to the front of the line so that cars can be staged behind your vehicle. Your student will walk to/from your car and the school entrance.
  • School dismisses at 3:52 p.m. Please pick up your student promptly and exit campus in a timely manner to help ensure a smooth dismissal and flow of traffic for everyone.
  • As you leave, turn south as your car exits onto Texas Avenue. This keeps traffic away from the bus exit.