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1st Day of School!

1st Day of School!

We are incredibly excited to welcome you and your child to our Pre-K family! We look forward to a successful school year filled with growth, learning, and wonderful memories.

THE 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR PRE-K WILL BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH. Our school hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Please be sure to review our arrival and dismissal procedures, listed below.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures:

THIS map details our car rider line traffic flow.

Morning Arrival

  • Traffic Flow: All families must access the drop-off line via the school’s south entrance at the traffic signal (Prairie View Elementary main entrance). The car line is designed to wrap around the building. Please note that if you attempt to enter through the north entrance (Pre-K Program main entrance), you will be redirected to the south side to maintain an efficient traffic pattern.
  • Drop-Off Line: Unloading begins at 8:40 am. Please do not arrive before 8:30 am. Prairie View Elementary (PVE) cars and buses must completely clear the lot before Pre-K traffic is permitted to start.
  • Unloading: To keep lines moving safely and smoothly, please stay in your car. Our dedicated staff will help your child out of the vehicle and walk them inside. We will unload the first 8 cars in each line simultaneously.
  • Late Arrival: If you arrive after staff members have gone inside (after 9:00 am), please park and walk your child to the front office to check them in. You may need to wait until a staff member is available to escort them to class.
  • First Day Reminder: Due to parking limitations, parents cannot walk students to class on the first day. All students will use the car line for drop-off.

Afternoon Dismissal

  • Traffic Flow: All families must access the pick-up line via the school’s south entrance at the traffic signal (Prairie View Elementary main entrance). The car line is designed to wrap around the building. Please note that if you attempt to enter through the north entrance (Pre-K Program main entrance), you will be redirected to the south side to maintain an efficient traffic pattern.
  • Pick-Up Line: Dismissal begins around 3:40 pm. Please do not join the car line before 3:35 pm to allow elementary traffic to clear the lot. 
  • Car Tag Placement: Please have your yellow car tag prominently displayed in your window as you enter the Prairie View parking lot.
  • Loading & Buckling: We will load the first 8 cars in each line at a time. When you pull up to the front drive, please step outside your vehicle to help your child inside and buckle them in. Note: School staff are not legally permitted to buckle children into seats. (All children must be transported in car seats in accordance with Missouri state law.)
  • ID Requirement: If the person picking up your child does not have the yellow car tag, they will be required to park, come to the office, and present a valid photo ID before the student is released.
  • Late Arrival: If you arrive after staff members have gone inside (after 4:00 pm), please park and come inside the office to check your child out. 

Our goal is always to prioritize safety while making arrival and dismissal as efficient as possible. Our staff is available to guide you through the process; please follow their instructions to keep our lines running smoothly. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our arrival and dismissal processes safe and efficient!