School Arrival & Departure

All students may arrive to school at 8:20 am when student supervision begins. Students who eat breakfast at school may arrive at 8:20 am as well.

After school, students need to leave for home. School ends at 3:05 pm. Supervision ends at 3:15 pm.

Walkers – Many of our students walk home within the immediate Military Hill neighborhood. All students must abide by general safety rules when walking home. We ask all Kamiak students and families to respect our safety patrol members and follow their directions when walking home.

Bicycle and Scooter Riders – Kamiak has two racks for parking student bicycles and scooters at the main entrance. We recommend a lock for securing your bicycle or scooter (one that is easy for a child to operate).

• We have several safety policies for bike riders.
  • Bike riders must always wear a helmet.
  • Always obey general traffic and safety rules.
  • Listen to staff and safety patrol members and follow their directions.
  • Walk your bike on school grounds and sidewalks where pedestrians are present.\

Cars – We have one student drop-off and pick-up area. It is located in the front of the building off of NW Terre View Dr. When driving south on NW Terre View Dr., take the first driveway to the school on the right and remain to the right of the yellow stripe and follow in a single file line to the flagpole.

When picking up or dropping off, you must follow these safety guidelines…

• Do not double park or stop in the left lane.
• Fully park at the curb to the right-side of the yellow stripe
• Have students exit the car on the right side against the curb only
• Drive slowly and cautiously. Our pick-up areas are very congested with students.
• If you need to enter the building or get out of the vehicle to help your child exit the vehicle, please move your car to a safe area and park.

Bus Lanes – The bus lanes are also located in the front of the building off of NW Terre View Dr. The third and fourth driveways are for buses only. Please do not use the third and fourth driveways for student drop-off and pick-up, or for parking.

Bus Riders – These rules were prepared by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction with the advice of the Chief of the Washington State Patrol and Director of Highways for the State of Washington.

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Students need to follow instructions and directions of the driver. They are in charge of the bus and the student riders.
• General classroom conduct and behavior must be observed.
• Students need to assist the driver in keeping the bus clean by not littering.
• No student shall at any time throw anything out of the bus windows or extend their head, hands, or arms out of the windows (regardless if the bus is traveling or standing still).
• Students need to remain seated while the bus is in motion. They are not to get up for a stop before the bus has securely reached a full stop.
• Students need to exit the bus in an orderly manner.
• Students must ONLY cross the street/ highway in the front of the school bus.
• No horseplay at the stop or in the roadway while waiting for a bus.
• Students who walk an extended distance on a highway must walk on the left-hand side facing on-coming traffic.
• Students must see that they have nothing in their possession that may cause injury to another (such as sticks, any type of firearms, straps, pins extending from their clothes, etc…).
• Each student must see that their books and personal belongings are kept out of the aisles.

If you have any questions about school bus transportation, please contact the Pullman transportation department at (509) 334-3911 or transport@psd267.org.