Carpool

Three concurrent carpool loops run during morning drop-off, and afternoon pick-up – one through the north parking lot, entering off Centennial Dr. (North/Centennial Loop) one through the south lot, entering from Pine Dr. (South/Pine Dr. Loop), and one for the west side of the school entering off of Centerpark Loop (West/Centerpark Loop). Your assigned carpool loop will be the same for both morning drop off and afternoon pick-up. Morning drop-off begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 7:55 a.m.

All cars must display the appropriate color-coded sign that reflects the designated carpool loop, time, and last name of the youngest rider. ONLY CARS DISPLAYING THE APPROPRIATE COLOR WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE PARKING LOT DURING EACH CARPOOL WINDOW. This is a critical element in the smooth flow of our process; DO NOT COME EARLY, we are not able to accommodate cars that arrive before their designated shift. Riders will not yet be outside waiting in the loading areas and there will be nowhere in the parking lot for extra cars to wait.   

#4 – Students will be led outside by the classroom teacher at their assigned release time – 3:10, 3:20, or 3:30. They will be waiting in their designated loop for pick up. 

** Carpool registration can be done by filling out the online form using the button at the top of this page, or through the online Express Check-In process parents complete when registering students for school each July.  During the fall Open House in August, please come to the carpool information table to make your color-coded carpool signs, pick up maps if needed, and get answers to your specific questions.    

SAFETY REMINDERS

• Loading and unloading will always be done on the right side of the vehicle. Unloading or loading on the left side of the vehicle puts children at risk from cars pulling around to exit.  

• Cell phones should not be in use during the loading process. Please hang up before entering the loading zone.  

• Drive cautiously and slowly throughout the entire carpool process.

• North Carpool Loop – No parking or waiting is allowed on the two-lane Centennial Drive. Do not make a left turn from Centennial Drive into the parking lot during the morning or afternoon carpool process. Centerpark Loop is one way only, turn right only. Do not block driveways or streets.

• South Carpool Loop – No parking or waiting is allowed on Pine Drive – it is a no parking zone and you can/will be ticketed. For safety, do not make a left hand turn out of the parking lot onto Pine Drive.

• West Carpool Loop - No parking or waiting is allowed on Centerpark Loop. Once you have picked up your student(s) you are free to exit the adjoining neighborhood via Centennial Drive or through Village Creek Parkway. Do not block driveways or streets. 

• Please be courteous and follow all directions from PCK staff while in carpool. This keeps everyone safe and helps the process flow smoothly.

Thank you for doing your part by arranging your carpools early and having younger students practice quickly buckling and unbuckling their safety seats. All families new to PCK will be given instructions and assistance, and someone may even contact you about joining or forming a carpool.

To reduce parked cars and confusion leading up to afternoon carpool, parents needing to pick up children earlier than the assigned time for your carpool are asked to do so at the front office by 2:45 p.m.