Pick Up / Drop-Off Procedures

    Driving & Parking

    Portola Springs has two parking lots: the big parking lot (nearest to Portola Parkway) and the small parking lot (nearest to the fire station). There will be drop off/pick up areas in both parking lots 15 minutes before and after dismissal.

    Small Parking Lot (near fire station)

    • The small parking lot may only be entered only via Modjeska.
    • There will be drop off areas for parents to drop off students. Parents must remain in their vehicles. Students will only be permitted to enter and exit cars from the passenger side. Exiting on the driver’s side could result in a child being hit by a car. This drop off area will be closest to TK and Kindergarten rooms.

    Big Parking Lot (near Portola Parkway)

    • The big parking lot may be entered via Modjeska or Portola Springs at the signal. Please do not block the intersection as students will be crossing and emergency vehicles may need to exit. You may be ticketed for blocking an intersection.
    • There will be drop off areas for parents to drop off students. Parents must remain in their vehicles. Students will only be permitted to enter and exit cars from the passenger side. Exiting on the driver’s side could result in a child being hit by a car.
    • The large parking lot will have parking spaces for visitors during the school day.