Parent Drop-off & Pickup Procedures

Penn High School parent drop-off 2025Penn High School Student Drop-Off & Pickup Procedures

Penn High School parents and guardians must use the designated student drop-off and pickup area off Jefferson Road, located on the southeast side of campus, south of the practice football field behind the school.

For student safety, all vehicles must follow the designated one-way traffic route when dropping off or picking up students.

Penn High School Hours & Student Drop-Off Times

  • School Hours: 8:25 a.m.–3:17 p.m.
  • Morning Student Drop-Off: 7:30–8:25 a.m.
  • Students May Enter the Building: Beginning at 7:55 a.m.
  • Afternoon Student Pickup: Vehicles may begin arriving after 2:30 p.m.
  • Designated Student Entrance: Door K

Students arriving late to school must enter through Door A at the front of Penn High School and sign in.

Jefferson Road Student Drop-Off & Pickup Traffic Route

Parents and guardians must use the designated Jefferson Road parking lot and follow these traffic procedures:

  1. Enter at the east entrance of the Jefferson Road parking lot, identified by the posted entrance sign.
  2. Follow the one-way traffic route, remaining in a single-file line and moving forward as space becomes available.
  3. Drop off and pick up students curbside only. Students should use the sidewalks to safely reach Door K or continue to the front entrances at Doors A, B, or C.
  4. Exit at the west entrance of the Jefferson Road parking lot. All vehicles must turn right onto Jefferson Road. A traffic attendant will assist with traffic flow.

All parent drop-offs and pickups must take place in the designated Jefferson Road area. Please do not use the front of the school for student drop-off or pickup, as bus traffic creates additional safety concerns.

Jefferson Road Parking Lot Restrictions

The Jefferson Student Parking Lot also serves as the daily parent drop-off and pickup area.

  • Student parking is permitted only for early-dismissal students in the south row during morning hours.
  • All student vehicles must leave the lot by 2:30 p.m. daily.
  • No parking is permitted in the north row.

Student Drop-Off & Pickup Safety Reminders

Student safety is a shared responsibility. All motorists must use extreme caution when entering and exiting campus.

Please watch for student pedestrians, follow directions from traffic guards and school security personnel, and remain alert throughout the drop-off and pickup process.

Thank you for helping keep Penn High School students and staff safe!

Penn High School Student Drop-Off & Pickup Map

Use the map below to locate the designated Jefferson Road entrance, one-way traffic route, student drop-off area, and exit.

View the Penn High School Student Drop-Off & Pickup Map