Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

Lincoln Park Academy Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures for the 2026-2027 School Year

Dear Lincoln Park Academy Families,
We are excited to welcome our students and families back for another outstanding school year at Lincoln Park Academy! As we begin the 2026-2027 school year, we would like to remind everyone that our parent drop-off and pick-up procedures remain the same as last year.
The safety of our students, staff, parents, and community members is our highest priority. These procedures were designed to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic on and around our campus. We ask for your full cooperation in following the established process. As members of the Lincoln Park Academy family, we all share a responsibility to model good citizenship, respect for others, and adherence to procedures that help keep everyone safe and make the experience smoother for all.
Please review the attached traffic flow graphic and follow the procedures outlined below:

Morning Drop-Off Procedures

1. Gates Open at 7:00 a.m.
Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:00 a.m.

2. Follow the Designated Traffic Pattern (This is also the designated traffic pattern for pick-up in the afternoon)
All vehicles must enter the parent drop-off/pick-up line from 25th Street.
Follow the orange arrows down Avenue I.
Turn left at the tennis courts (21st Street).
Turn right onto Avenue K and proceed through the drop-off lane.

3. Use the Designated Drop-Off Zone
The designated drop-off zone (yellow arrows) extends from the area in front of the gymnasium to the north end of the high school building.
Students should exit the vehicle only when your vehicle naturally comes to a stop within this zone.
Please ensure your child is prepared to exit the vehicle quickly and safely.
Important Reminder:
Only stop when the vehicle in front of you stops.
Please stop only once within the zone. Multiple stops slow the line and create unnecessary delays for other families.

4. No Passing
Passing is strictly prohibited within the drop-off/pick-up lane.
This roadway is clearly marked as a No Passing Zone.
Students may exit vehicles from either side, making passing unsafe and dangerous.

5. Drop-Off Locations
Students may not be dropped off or picked up on the opposite side of the roadway.
Students may not be dropped off or picked up in parking lots, side streets, or any location outside the designated drop-off route.

First Week Reminder
Please expect traffic delays during the first few days of school. As families adjust to the routine and students become familiar with the process, the line will move much more efficiently, during both drop-off and pick-up. Historically, within the first week, traffic flow improves significantly and wait times decrease.
We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and commitment to keeping our Greyhounds safe. By working together and following these procedures, we can ensure a smooth start to another successful year at Lincoln Park Academy.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year!