Building for Our Future

For the safety of the students, new procedures will be implemented for the 2019-2020 school year. Please refer to the map for the traffic pattern flow.

Entrance into MES Parking Lot:

• The only entrance into the parking lot is labeled “Parent Entry.” Families can continue driving through the main loop to drop off or pick up their children. Students need to exit the vehicle on the passenger side.  Families continue to drive through the main loop, following the direction from the staff member monitoring traffic flow. Exit where the map is labeled “Parent Exit.”  
• At dismissal time, vehicles may line up in the main loop.  Students will come to you, entering the vehicle on the passenger side. Follow the direction from the staff member monitoring traffic flow when exiting. Families that park in the parking lot meet your child(ren) outside under the main entrance canopy or by the crosswalk in the parking lot. An adult must escort students to the vehicle for the students’ safety.
• Families that need to park, enter the parking lot labeled “Parking Entry.” Exit the parking area where the map is labeled “Parent Exit.” 

You will notice that as of today, there are painted lines around the perimeter of the HS building and throughout the parking lot indicating the required flow of traffic to ensure everyone's safety. Attached you will find the safety map showing the same. This new traffic flow is now actively in place. Please follow the routes as designated starting immediately. This includes all after-hours events as well. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure everyone's safety.

There is a wide white line running east and west across the parking lot. The slots south of the white line are designated as staff only parking places. The slots north of the white line are designated as student parking places. 

Visitor and handicap parking places have also been marked.  

Coaches and advisors of groups currently using the high school, please inform students/participants about and practice the expected parking/pick-up/drop-off procedures with students/parents/guests as needed. Mr. Wolfgram will coordinate instructional sessions for all students with parking passes when school begins. The life safety plan will be strictly enforced.

There is NO parking of any vehicles around the perimeter of the building. The three exposed sides of the perimeter of the building are now fire lanes and are marked as such with signage.

These requirements will be in place until the completion of construction set for fall 2020.

I understand that these safety restrictions may pose an inconvenience for all of us over the coming school year but I ask you to keep your eye on the prize at the end of this journey. The SDM students, staff, and community will have safe and efficient learning spaces for all to enjoy. Please let me or your supervisor know if any questions or concerns should arise. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation.