Important School Safety Tips

August 14th, 2018 /
Shauna Sprunger /
Elementary School, News, Schools, Secondary Schools, Updates/Announcements

School is starting tomorrow and we wanted to take a moment to review some important safety tips from the National Safety Council. These include safety measures regarding walking, biking, riding the bus and driving near schools. Please review these with your family.

Walking

Walk on the sidewalk
If there is not a sidewalk and you must walk in the street, walk facing traffic
Before crossing the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming
Never dart out in front of a parked car
Parents: Practice walking to school with your child, crossing streets at crosswalks when available
Never walk while texting or talking on the phone
Do not walk while using headphones

Biking

Always wear a helmet that is fitted and secured properly
Ride single file on the right side of the road
Come to a complete stop before crossing the street and walk the bike across
Watch for opening car doors and other hazards
Use hand signals when turning
Wear bright-colored clothing

Riding the Bus

Line up 6 feet away from the curb as the bus approaches
If seat belts are available, buckle up
Wait for the bus to stop completely before standing to get off the bus
Do not cross in front of the bus if possible, or walk at least 10 feet ahead until you can see the other drivers

Driving

Don’t block crosswalks
Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and take extra care in school zones
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Never pass a bus loading or unloading children
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus

We hope that everyone will have a safe and happy first day of school tomorrow! For more information and safety tips, please visit the National Safety Council website.