Arrival and Dismissal 2025-2026

 

We have 2 main areas to drop students off in the morning:

  • Along Delmar Street next to the playground
  • Along Anita Street by the fire lane
  • The front parking lot is available for drop off but be aware that all 80 of our staff members and 7 buses enter there. The parking lot is not monitored by Mockingbird staff during arrival.

We have four entrances for students based on grade level or section:

 

Arrival Logistics:

    • Students may enter the building via the Blue Door for breakfast at 7:30am.
    • All other doors open at 7:45am.
    • Once students are on campus they should proceed to their entrance. Outside areas are not monitored by staff during arrival.

 

  • Delmar and Anita are designated as drop and go areas. We ask that you not park on these streets during arrival as it impedes traffic flow and presents a safety concern for our students. Anita Street is a No Parking zone from 7:00am-9:00am.

 

  • No student shall be dropped off on Matilda Street or Mockingbird Lane which are not deemed to be safe drop off locations.
  • Perimeter gates will be closed at 8:00am.
  • Students arriving after 8:00am must go to the main entrance on Mockingbird. For the safety of your child please escort them to the main entrance.

Dismissal:

  • All kindergarten students will be dismissed at 3:15pm outside the blue door.
  • All 1st grade students will be dismissed at 3:15pm outside on the basketball courts
  • 2nd-5th grade students will be dismissed at 3:20 on the field.
  • Students will not be released until they are on the field and the teacher has made contact with the parent/caregiver.
  • On rainy days and cold days (below 40 degrees), students will be picked up at the door they enter through in the mornings. Notification will be sent out via MES Administration.

 

(Download a pdf version of the map.)

 

Here are a few guidelines that may help:

  • Have your child ready to hop out of the car in the drop off zones (indicated in yellow on the map) on Delmar and Anita as well as in the front parking lot.
  • Keep traffic moving along in the drop off zones so everyone can get into school timely and safely.
  • Feel free to park on neighborhood streets and walk your child onto campus.
  • Be patient and kind with other parents, we're all in this together.
  • Don't park in the fire lanes or bus zones.
  • Don't let your child out in the middle of the street.
  • Don't park in drop-off zones, reserved spots, or behind cars in the front parking lot. 

Bus 

All Mockingbird students can ride the bus. (See the bus route maps.) For further information or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Student Transportation Service Call Center at (972) 925-4287.