Curbside Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures 2023-2024

All drivers dropping off or picking up students at PVCICS must adhere to these Curbside Drop-off and Pick-up procedures. These procedures emphasize safety in our parking lot and focus on getting students safely into and out of the building.  These procedures also respond to requirements set by the Town of Hadley.  We need everyone to support these procedures. Key points and details specific to morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal are below:

  • There is no pedestrian access to the mall next door due to a fence owned by the mall.  Mall parking is for Mall business and should not be used by PVCICS parents for drop off or pick up

  • Please use carpools, busing or other eco-friendly transportation if possible.

  • Drivers should not plan to enter the school during Pick-up and Drop-off. Please visit the office during off peak hours (after 8:35 AM or 4:20 PM).

  • Parking Lot Speed Limit: 5 MPH ALL TIMES

  • Handicap parking spaces on the east (mall) side are for cars with valid handicap permits only.

  • DOUBLE PARKING is not allowed!

  • No U-turns are allowed in the parking lot. Follow the marked arrows for the flow of traffic.

  • Children must exit and enter cars on the curbside when dropping off or picking up.

  • In the morning, students need to arrive between 8:10 and 8:25 AM. There is no supervision prior to 8:10 AM but students in grades 6-12 may wait in the playground. If parents want K-5 younger siblings to be supervised by their 6-12th grade sibling that is parent’s choice.  Children may not enter the building prior to 8:10 AM.  Parents are responsible for supervising their child(ren) prior to 8:10 AM.   Classes start at 8:30 AM and attendance is taken at 8:30 AM in class.

Morning Curbside Drop-off at PVCICS

Morning curbside drop-off is mandatory for all drivers except if you have a serious emergency that warrants entry into the building.  Please do not park to drop off paperwork or other items during drop-off….please plan to do these types of activities after 8:35 AM.

The front of the school (Drop A) is for bus drop off and for parents dropping off K, 1st , and 2nd  grade students. If there are buses present in front, drivers for K, 1st , and 2nd graders should stay behind the buses while they unload.  All other parents should stay on the left side of the orange barriers in front of the school and proceed to their drop-off location at the rear of the building.

3rd-12th graders must be dropped off in the rear of the building at playground Drop B along the fence.  If you have children in both Drop A and B grades, please use the DROP B lane since it allows a longer area for cars to queue.  Students at DROP B are to enter as follows:  3rd and 4th graders through the 4th grade door, 5th-12th through the new building pavilion doors. 

Late students arriving at 8:30 or later must enter through the front doors and report to the office for a tardy slip.

Afternoon Pickup at PVCICS
Afternoon curbside pick-up is mandatory for all drivers except if you have a scheduled visit or a serious emergency. Do not plan to park during dismissal to drop off paperwork or other items during pick-up. 

All students will wait in the asphalt section of the playground for curbside pick-up. Parents should pull up to pick up their child. If their child is not immediately available they will be asked to move to make space for the pick-up of students who are present. Once dismissed from school, students are under parent/guardian supervision.

Please see the dismissal procedures below and adhere to the following when driving on site for the pick-up car line

Regular dismissal pickup:

  • K and 1st grade pickup – do not arrive before 3:25 pm

  • 2nd -12th grade pickup – do not arrive before 3:55 pm for regular dismissal. See note about early dismissal.

  • Regular dismissal pickup is at the rear playground car line.

Early dismissal pickup: 

Parents requesting early dismissal must log these requests in School Dismissal Manager (https://schooldismissalmanager.com/ ) by 12:00 pm that day and adhere to the following rules to prevent traffic jams:

  • K and 1st graders – early pickup is before 3:00 pm in the front office.

  • 2nd-8th graders – early pickup is before 3:15 pm in the rear playground.  Note: high school classes end at 4:00 pm so there is no early dismissal pickup.

  • There is no early pickup from 3:15-3:45 pm.

The following times indicate the starting time for the dismissed groups.  All K-5 students who are picked up via the carline will be escorted outside to the rear lot (“Drop B”) at the scheduled times below.  6-12th grade students who are picked up via the carline may dismiss themselves and proceed to the Drop B location. Staff will be on duty through dismissal.  Once dismissed, students are under parental supervision.

PVCICS Drop B car pick up times:

  • 3:30 PM - for K and 1st grade pickup car line at the playground.  The K and 1st graders with PVCICS siblings or  carpoolers with older students will wait for the 2-12th grade car lines below.

  • 4:00 PM - for 2nd through 12th grade pickup car line at the playground. The K and 1st grade siblings and carpoolers will join older students.

Notes: Please see the Transportation webpage for all info on Shuttle and Remote buses:  https://pvcics.org/transportation

Please see the map below:

  • In the morning, students in K-2nd grade will be dropped off at Drop A.  In the morning, students in 3rd-12th will be dropped off at Drop B.

  • In the afternoon, registered bus students will board buses at Drop A and all students waiting to be picked up in the car line will wait at Drop B.

  • *** End of Curbside Drop-off and Pick-Up Procedures ***