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Arrival and Dismissal Plan

2024-25 School Arrival and Dismissal

**Kenny Bell Times are 9:25am - 4:05pm**

See below for individual grade dismissal information.

Kenny Arrival Door schedule 

Main Door #1 Emerson Avenue:  Walkers from north and ALL K-5 car drop-off

  • Students entering for Breakfast ONLY can enter the building at 9:15am.
  • 9:20am - 1st Bell will ring for all students to go to their classrooms. 
  • 9:25am - 2nd Bell for the Start of School.
  • 9:30am - Front door locks. Students will need to use door buzzer for entry after 9:30am.

Kindergarten Door #3 on 58th Street:  Walkers from south and bus drop-off ONLY

  • Students entering for Breakfast ONLY can enter the building at 9:15am.
  • 9:20am - 1st Bell will ring for all students to go to their classrooms. 
  • 9:25am - 2nd Bell for the Start of School.
  • 9:25am - Door locks. Students will need to go to main/front door (Door #1) for entry after 9:25am.

ALL car drop off will take place on Emerson Ave by Door #1 (near the flagpole).

Car Drop Off

  • Adults dropping students off are expected to stay in their vehicles.
  • To enter the building with a student, park across from the school and cross the street at the corner. 
  • ALL students (K-5) should be dropped off at the flag-pole by the front door (Door #1)

Student Arrival 

  • Breakfast will be available beginning at 9:15am.

  • Students will go directly to the cafeteria for breakfast

Student Walk to School 

  • Students coming from the south can enter the Kindergarten door (Door #3) from 9:20am-9:25am.

  • Students coming from the north should enter through the front doors (Door #1).

Bus Arrival

  • Kenny Elementary School will follow established MPS Transportation protocols and expectations.
  • Upon bus arrival, students should be met by a school staff member, exit the bus and enter Kenny through Door #3.

Late Arrival

  • After 9:30am, all students will enter through the main door (Door #1), buzzing themselves into the building.
  • The student will check-in at the office before walking to their classroom.
  • Families should call the school (612-668-3340) to notify the student that they will be arriving late. 

End of Day Dismissal 

**Updated 09/06/24 to start 09/09/24**

3:57pm- Grades K-1 students will leave classroom for dismissal; MPLS Kids will pick up in the classroom. Others will exit the building through Door 3.

  • Parents/Guardians should meet students outside Door 3.

4:00pm - Grades 2-3 students will leave classroom for dismissal; MPLS Kids will meet in the hallway. Others will exit the building through Door 1 (the main / front door).

  • Parents/Guardians should meet student in the garden area or near 57th Street.

4:03pm - Grades 4-5 students will leave classroom for dismissal; MPLS Kids will meet in the hallway. Others will exit the building through Door 9 (the 5th grade door).

  • Parents/Guardians should meet student near 57th Street

Parent Walk-Up:

Parents/Guardians are asked to wait in the garden areas and off the sidewalks. It is encouraged that Parent/Guardians do not to walk up or wait at the student entry/exit doors.

Student Walk Home:

Walkers will dismiss with their classroom at the time and door indicated above.

Bus Loading:

Designated staff and MPS bus drivers will ensure students exit the school and enter the bus in a safe and orderly fashion.