Dear McIntyre families,

As previously communicated, contract negotiations between the union representing NHSD bus drivers and ABC Transit, our transportation provider, are ongoing but at this time, an agreement has not yet been reached.

We are releasing the plan below under the assumption that an agreement will not be reached and transportation services will be unavailable beginning tomorrow morning.

Should an agreement be reached this evening or prior to the start of school tomorrow, and transportation is available, an automated call will be sent to all families. The announcement will also be made through our typical means of communication, i.e. our website, email and social media.

The school day at McIntyre begins at 9:15 a.m. Regular drop off begins at 8:55 a.m. However, we are offering early drop off beginning at 8:15 a.m. If you need to utilize this early drop off option, please complete this form. One form must be completed for each child. This form is for planning purposes so we can ensure schools are adequately staffed.

Morning care will still be available for families beginning at 7:15 a.m. for $3.50 per child. This is separate from the before care listed above. No registration is required.

We will use both the front of the building and the side of the school for drop-off in the morning starting at 8:15 a.m.

Please refer to the map below.

For student safety, the following procedures remain in place:

Staff members will greet students at the front, gym and side doors to allow for multiple entrance points and direct them to a holding location until the start of the school day.

Families will still park and pick up their child at the designated location below. We will start dismissal for car riders in grades K and 1 (with NO siblings) at 3:15 p.m.

Grade K (with NO siblings) - Use front of school/bus lanes at 3:15 p.m.

Grade 1 (with NO siblings) - Use side of school/car lanes at 3:15 p.m.

Grade 2 (plus siblings in grades K-1) - Use side of school/car lanes at 3:30 p.m.

Grade 3 (plus siblings in grades K-2) - Use front of school/bus lanes at 3:30 p.m.

Grade 4 (plus siblings in grades K-3) - Use side of school/car lanes at 3:45 p.m.

Grade 5 (plus siblings in grades K-4) - Use side of school/car lanes at 3:45 p.m.

Walkers will also be dismissed at 3:45 p.m.

Please follow the guidance of staff members as you enter your designated pick up location.

With the increased volume of traffic, it is important for families to pick up their student(s) and leave promptly to eliminate backups on McIntyre Road.

If you need to pick up your child(ren) late (after 4 p.m. but before 4:45 p.m.), please complete this form. One form must be completed per child.

Please know that we have worked closely with Ross Township police and feel this is the best possible plan to get students to and from our school in the most efficient manner possible.

Traffic will be heavy. We ask that you please be patient and bear with us as we work through this temporary system and please carpool if at all possible.

Thank you for your flexibility and patience!

North Hills School District Administration

McIntyre Elementary School Administration

9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.