The Vandalia School District on Thursday released the new traffic plan and map for Vandalia Elementary School and Vandalia Jr. High School as construction on a renovation and expansion project between the two schools is set to begin on Monday.
Drive-Thru Pickup and Drop-Off:
For Vandalia Elementary School, the front circle drive will continue to be used for student pickup and drop-off. For Vandalia Jr. High, pickup and drop-off will be done by using the South Parking Lot entrance off of West Fletcher Street but the traffic will move forward (north) along the east side (behind the JH Gym) of the Jr. High school building and will exit to the east on to the road between Aldi and McDonalds and proceed to Eighth Street. 4th and 5th students will enter and exit the school building through the rear (East) cafeteria doors. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will be entering and exiting the building through the rear (East) gym doors.
Parent Parking for Pick-Up:
The Northwest Parking Lot will be used for any Parent Parking tor student pickup from VES and VJHC. The front three rows closest to VES should be utilized for parents to park.
Bus Drop-Off and Pick-Up:
VJHS students who are bussed to the school will be entering and exiting through the front main entrance. A new front main entrance on the west wall of the school will be constructed before the current main entrance is closed for the construction. VES bus students will continue to load and unload busses as they currently do each day.
The South Parking Lot will be completely closed during the construction as it will be used for construction materials and equipment during the project.
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