Student Safety A Priority

The PTO hears from many parents who are concerned about crosswalk and pedestrian safety during drop-off and pick-up. It's a reasonable concern given the influx of traffic at arrival and dismissal times as students and parents move quickly to get to their next destination. That's why the PTO made it a point to reach out to the City of Happy Valley, Happy Valley Police, and even HVE staff to problem solve how we can best support our kids.

With testimony from the PTO board and school administration, the City's Traffic & Public Safety Committee voted in favor of the City partnering with the PTO to put together a joint safety campaign that reminds drivers of the importance of adhering to rules of school zones. The PTO also agreed to encourage our school community to take an active interest in practicing safe habits and educating students to be more aware of things they can do to reduce the likelihood of a mishap. From this collaboration, our annual School Safety Campaign took off and our Walk & Roll events were born.

Learn more about our partnership by checking out the City of Happy Valley's School Zone Safety campaign webpage.