Abington Middle School & Abington High School Parking, Drop Off & Pickup Procedures and Expectations March 2025
As Spring approaches, Abington High School and Abington Middle School will experience the highest volume of drivers and traffic around 201 for drop off and pick up. In an effort to have the safest and most efficient drop-off and pick up for both buildings, your attention to these important information items will be appreciated and will contribute to a safer and improved experience for our community.
General Guidelines - For most drivers commute in the morning, there is an added sense of urgency and rush. In addition to adults with busy schedules, we have novice student drivers whose confidence outweighs their experience and sensibility, also feeling a sense of urgency and importance. Most traffic at 201 starts after 7:10 in the morning, so an earlier start to the day avoids most driving and parking issues entirely, with doors opening at 7:10am for students. Abington Middle School drop off begins at 7:20 AM.
Student Drop Off - For parents seeking the fastest and easiest drop off, pulling up to the curb on Gliniewicz Way by the front lawn is recommended. Passengers should exit on the right side of the vehicle and can then walk across the lawn or down the sidewalk to the front of the building.
If you prefer to drop your student off at a door, for Abington High School you can line up on the side and rear of the high school to drop off by the gym/auditorium entrance to door 17. For Abington Middle School you can continue around the building to drop off at door 10, directly across from the tennis courts. As cars pull up, you can drop off as soon as you are within the solid yellow line - you do not need to wait to pull up right in front of the door.
Bus Entry Only - This entrance off Gliniewicz is a one way, bus only entrance to the parking lot. It is not allowed to enter or exit through this access way for family and student drivers.
Front end in parking - As the morning traffic increases, front end in parking will help maintain traffic flow and prevent collisions or safety issues. Students backing cars into spaces causes traffic to back up, so students should park front end in if they arrive after 7:10 in the morning. As a reminder, turn signals are still very important when entering or exiting a parking space.
After School Pickup - Please enter the pick-up line for the high school or middle school. You may also pull into a lined space on campus or on Gliniewicz Way.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if we can provide any additional information or clarification.
Regards,
Matthew MacCurtain AMS Principal Jonathan Bourn AHS Principal