Arrival & Dismissal

Welcome Trailblazer families! To ensure student safety and a smooth traffic flow, please review our arrival and dismissal guidelines below.

Important Notice: Transportation Changes & Office Hours

Transportation Changes: All changes to end-of-day transportation must be communicated to the main office before 3:15 pm via ParentSquare (Kerstin_Solis@sumnersd.org & Tracy_Hartness@sumnersd.org) or by emailing the@sumnersd.org. Classroom teachers cannot make these changes directly.
Office Closure: The main office is closed daily from 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm to ensure a safe, focused dismissal.

Tehaleh Heights Elementary uses Silent Dismissal to ensure safe and efficient departures.

Unique Numbers: Each student receives an assigned dismissal number that changes annually.
Parent Tags: Families receive two teal parent tags featuring their student's number (distributed at Back to School Night or sent home on the first day).
Bus Riders: Bus riders will have a QR code tag attached to their backpack.
Registration: Families must notify the office of their selected dismissal option prior to the first day of school.

Drop-off/Pick-up: Buses use the back loop.
Entry/Exit: Students enter and exit through the Launch Pad Doors at the back of the building.
Assistance: Students needing extra assistance may use the back side door.
Bus route details can be found on the District Website under "Bus Routes."

Note: There is NO parent on-campus pick-up with this option.

Safety Rules: Students must stay on the sidewalk and wait for the crossing guard's signal before crossing.
No-Riding Zone: Bikes and scooters must be walked between the bike rack and the crosswalk (front of the building).
Entry/Exit: Students enter and exit via the Launch Pad Doors.
Parent Meeting Spot: Parents meeting walkers may wait along the fence line on Berkeley Parkway E.

Times: Drop-off begins at 10 am on Mondays and 8:55 am Tuesday–Friday.
Traffic Flow: Form a single line in the front loop and pull all the way forward to the first marked crosswalk.
Unloading: Students unload only on the sidewalk (passenger) side between the designated crosswalks.
Stay in Vehicle: Drivers must remain in the vehicle to keep the line moving; staff are available to assist students.

Traffic Flow: Form two lines in the front loop to keep traffic off neighboring streets.
Loading: Hold up your teal parent tag to be scanned into the Silent Dismissal system. Vehicles only load between the orange crosswalks.
Safety: Students enter on the passenger side guided by staff. Drivers must stay in the car and wait for the crossing guard's signal before advancing.
Missing Tag/Number: If you do not know your dismissal number, you must park and verify your identity in the front office.

Parking: Park in the front lot using the North (flagpole side) entrance only. The South entrance is reserved for the car loop.
Crosswalks: Use only crosswalks monitored by crossing guards. Parents must walk students across the lot during arrival.
Arrival: Students enter through the Launch Pad Doors.
Dismissal: Line up in front of the gym (indicated in light blue on school maps). Present your Silent Dismissal number to the staff member at the designated check point.

Right at School (Before/After Care):
- Arrival: Follow program details provided by the Site Director.
- Dismissal: Students are released directly to the Site Director via Silent Dismissal.
Developmental Learning Center (DLC): DLC students follow standard procedures, with teachers coordinating specific accommodation needs directly with families.
Preschool: Teachers will communicate individual arrival and pick-up instructions directly to families.

Contact the main office at 253.891.6530 or email the@sumnersd.org.