Back to school for all Washington students will be Tuesday, August 23rd, meaning the restricted parking areas surrounding all Washington Community Schools will be back in enforcement. Washington Police Chief Jim Lester talked with KCII about the importance of following these safety protocols.

“The designated school parking and drop-off and pickup areas are important. Near Stewart, Lincoln, and the middle school from 8:00-8:10m am, and for ten minutes after school gets out, traffic is crazy in those areas. It only takes one car not following the proper directions to mess up the flow of traffic, and parents need to follow the designated drop-off routes designated by the schools.”

For more information about drop-off and pickup routes, contact information for each Washington Community School can be found online at the Washington Community Schools website.