The following changes (download a map here) will be in place for the entire school year:
– Construction entrance is now the Richard Jones Road entrance. This entrance and the southern end of our campus is now off-limits to all students, staff, and visitors.
– All car rider traffic must enter off of the new Glen Echo Road entrance. Car riders will drive a loop around the Annex building and exit back on to Glen Echo Road. There will be no left turns on exit, only straight onto Benham Road or right turn onto Glen Echo Road.
– Car riders may only be dropped off or picked up in areas on the loop that have sidewalk. No drop off or pickup is allowed adjacent to fences or areas with guard rails. This is a safety issue and will be strictly enforced.
– Students who drive to school must also enter at the Glen Echo Road entrance. Students will park in the large lot immediately on the north side of the campus after turning in the Glen Echo Road entrance. When this lot fills, students may park in the tennis courts parking lot further down the car rider loop. Students are only allowed to park in the designated parking lots. The spaces adjacent to the Annex building are reserved for faculty and staff.
MNPS yellow buses will continue to enter, drop off/pick up, and exit on the loop on the front of the school from the Hillsboro Road southern entrance.
– The lot in the front of the school in the loop is now staff parking only. No students or car riders should enter the school from this entrance.
– The area next to the new front entrance by the gym at the traffic light is employee parking only.
– We have a new loop on the north side of the campus that is accessed at the light off of Hillsboro Road for accessible buses with specialized ramps for wheelchairs, and for parents of students who have accessibility needs. This area is not for general pickup and drop off, but only for accessible buses and parents of students with accessibility needs.
– Staff will be stationed around campus to assist with traffic. Please follow their directions.
These changes are expected to create significant backups and delays for everyone. We strongly encourage families to explore other options for getting to school other than driving a car onto campus. Other options to consider include: MNPS school bus, MTA bus, carpooling, and/or dropping off a block away and walking. We ask that, when considering alternate plans, be respectful of our neighbors and area businesses.BOUT