Traffic Safety
Ensuring our students get to school safely is everyone’s responsibility. Please be mindful of crosswalks, parking rules and speed limits when you are near our schools, especially during the morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times.
Traffic Safety Reminders from The City of Calgary
The City wants to remind and encourage anyone who is driving children to school to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly. Parents and guardians are reminded not to park where it’s prohibited during drop off and pick up times, such as blocking crosswalks, laneways and private driveways.
Pick up and drop off times can get quite busy. Give yourself extra time to navigate safely around schools, whether you are walking, wheeling, or driving. For those who drive, help alleviate congestion by parking a block or two away and walking in, wherever possible.
Talk to your kids about safe travel practices like using crosswalks with patrols, looking all ways before crossing the street and not jaywalking across the roadways as a shortcut.
Learn more by visiting Calgary.ca/BeSafe.
Drop-Off
School start and dismissal times are particularly busy times around McKenzie Lake School. We know how tempting it is to drive right up to the school entrance to drop off your children. We ask you to help ensure the safety of all our staff and students. We have over 450 children arriving at the school within a 20-minute window every day. The same is true at the end of the day.
The staff parking lot and bus lane is off limits for parent vehicles. Most of our parents have been respectful and thoughtful about this concern and we appreciate everyone’s help in keeping all of our students safe.
Student safety is our prime concern! Remember children dressed for the weather can easily walk a short distance and get a little exercise too.