Dismissal & After Care

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Here’s what you need to know about safely dropping off and picking up your student at school.

 

After School Care

After school care is provided by Kidventure- a third party vendor that manages the onsite, after school program at Durham and several other elementary schools in the area. Durham hosts Kidventure on campus from 3:00 to 6:00 everyday during the school year. Students enrolled in Kidventure will be walked to KidVenture at dismissal time.

For more information or to register, visit: kidventure.com/after-school-programs/durham/

 

Pickup ID Tags – Required for Car Riders & Walkers

Before school starts, you’ll select your child’s dismissal method (Car Rider, Walker, Bus, or Kidventure), and you’ll receive a printed ID tag with your child’s name and pickup method.

• These tags are required every day for pickup for car riders and walkers.
   

• When selecting your dismissal method, choose the method you will use more frequently. If you choose walker, and need your student to be a car rider on a specific day, you will need to contact the school prior to dismissal.

• If you don’t have your tag, you’ll need to go to the front office and show your ID.
   

• Take a picture of your tag as a backup!
   

These tags help keep all students safe and streamline the dismissal process.

Car Riders

Drop-Off:

• No ID tag required for morning drop-off.
   

• Drop-off lines form early—plan to arrive by 7:00 AM to avoid a tardy.
   

• Follow school-provided maps for traffic flow.
   

• Be mindful of crossing guards and pedestrians.
   

• Do not block neighbors’ driveways while waiting in line.
   

Pick-Up:

• Display your ID tag clearly on the rear-view mirror or passenger side window.
   

• Pick-up lines begin forming around 15 minutes before dismissal.
   

• Follow traffic directions and posted signs to keep the line moving safely.

 

Walkers

Drop-Off:

• No ID tag needed in the morning.
   

• Park legally in the neighborhood and walk your child to their entrance.
   

• Bikes are encouraged—bike racks are available and locked during school hours.
   

• Use crosswalks, obey crossing guards, and respect neighbors’ driveways.
   

Pick-Up:

• Parents must line up at the designated walker gate.
   

• ID tag is required—show it to the staff at the gate.
   

• Be courteous and follow directions from staff to ensure a safe, organized process.

Bus Riders

If your child qualifies for bus transportation, you’ll receive route details directly from the school or HISD transportation. Bus riders are dismissed and escorted to their designated buses by school staff. Contact HISD Transportation to request bus service and for more information: Transportation / Home

 

Note: Specific pickup/drop-off maps and final transportation procedures will come from Durham Elementary just before school begins. Procedures can vary slightly from year to year.