Calhoun ECS - 8/10

Welcome Calhoun ECS Families!

The big day is almost here! We are SO excited to welcome our new Rangers and fill our hallways with smiling faces tomorrow as we begin the 2026–2027 school year! We have been working hard to get everything ready, and we cannot wait to see our students arrive.

Please pay careful attention to the information your child’s teacher has shared regarding walking your child into the building tomorrow morning. Teachers will provide specific information about the timeframe for your child’s class, so please be sure to follow those directions closely. We know the first day can feel a little overwhelming, and we want to make the experience as smooth and special as possible for both you and your child.

If you have not yet experienced our Calhoun carpool, we want to make sure you are as prepared as possible for your first drop-off and pick-up!

Our carpool lanes are divided by barriers, with some lines traveling to the front of the building and others traveling to the back of the building. It is very important that you get into the correct lane for your region. Once you are in a lane, you will not be able to cross over, and getting into the wrong lane may mean that you have to go through the carpool line again.

Please take a few minutes to click on the video below for your region and watch it in its entirety. The video will walk you through everything you need to know to make your first drop-off and pick-up as smooth as possible.

If you would like a little extra practice, I would even encourage you to come by the school sometime today and do a practice run! Knowing where you need to go ahead of time can make tomorrow much less stressful.

Thank you for partnering with us as we get our school year off to a wonderful start. We know there will be a few first-day jitters, a few happy tears, and lots of excitement, and we are ready for all of it!

Warmly,

Principal Anderson

Tuesday, August 11 - First Day of School!

When we all follow the correct traffic flow, it makes a world of difference for safety and efficiency, so we appreciate you reading over this information carefully.

The first few days will take more time as everyone learns the routine, so please plan accordingly. Our campus is unique—we welcome hundreds of new families each year, so every August we’re teaching our traffic system from scratch. Within a few days, we’ll be running like a well-oiled machine.

Here’s how you can help us get there even faster:

• Check your info before you come. Review the video and map for your region ahead of time so you know exactly where to go.

• Show us your car tag. Hang it from your rearview mirror, facing forward. Dashboard tags are hard to see—especially with sun glare.

• Have your carpool tag with you. If you don’t have it, you’ll need to go to the front office to show identification before we can release your child. This will slow the process for everyone, so please keep it handy.

• Make changes early. Any early pickups or changes to dismissal must be made before 2:00 p.m. We cannot honor requests after that time.

• Stay off your phone in the carpool lane. Distractions create safety risks for students and staff. Please keep your full attention on the flow of traffic.

• Stay in your lane. No lane switching or cutting in. If you enter the wrong lane, you’ll be directed to go around and re-enter the carpool area.

• Remain in your car. For safety and efficiency, please stay in your vehicle. We can only release students to walkers if they live in the neighborhood and are on the walker list.

• Plan for patience. If waiting in line isn’t your thing, consider arriving early to be near the front—otherwise, bring your best patience and know we’ll get everyone through as quickly as possible.

• Spread kindness. Our staff is out there in the Texas heat making sure your children (and everyone else’s) get home safely. Your patience and smiles make all the difference.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone!

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