Parent Education
Last week, District 39 hosted its first Parent Education event of the academic year titled “Responding to School Safety Incidents: The Standard Response Protocol.” A
recording of this presentation is available now.
This important safety presentation detailed the
Standard Response Protocol (SRP) that D39 adopted for school safety. Under this framework, our learning community will use clear and consistent language so that students, staff, and families know what to do in an emergency situation. By using common and consistent terminology, everyone will know what to do and how to respond to different situations. More information regarding our 2026-27 Parent Education schedule will be shared next week.
Transportation Waitlist Information
All families who were placed on our transportation waitlist have now been notified of their updated transportation status for the 2026-27 academic year. Students who received a spot on the bus may pick up their bus pass next Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8, in their school office and may begin riding the bus on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Please contact
Michelle McGregor, District 39 Transportation Liaison, with questions.
Late Activity Bus Serving Highcrest and WJHS
District 39 is also providing Late Activity Bus service for students who participate in after-school sports and clubs at Highcrest and/or WJHS. Buses will depart from WJHS at 4:45 pm and proceed to Highcrest to pick up students at HMS. You do not have to be signed up for D39 transportation to utilize the late activity bus. However, since there will not be any staff present at drop-off locations, these buses are to be used by independent riders. The Activity Bus schedule is below:
• Bus #1: Drops off students at Central Elementary School (9th St. entrance)
• Bus #2: Drops off students at McKenzie Elementary School (15th St. entrance) and then proceeds to Harper Elementary School (front entrance)
• Bus #3: Drops off students at Romona Elementary School (front entrance) and then proceeds to the Community Recreation Center, Indian Rd. and New Glenview Rd. Students who take this bus will NOT have to cross Glenview Rd.