Back-to-School Reminders for Drivers
The City of McKinney has issued reminders for drivers to adhere to school zone speed limits, stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, avoid using cell phones while in school zones, and never pass a bus with flashing lights. Residents are also urged to look for children around schools and in neighborhoods.
Joint Safety Efforts
The City of McKinney works with McKinney ISD, Allen ISD, Frisco ISD, Melissa ISD, and Prosper ISD to address school safety issues. The city is responsible for establishing school zones and parking restricted areas in public right-of-way, designating crosswalks and paid crossing guard locations, installing and maintaining traffic controls such as signs and flashing lights, and designating safe walking routes to elementary schools.
The participating school districts hire and train crossing guards and provide on-site security and safety measures. The city and the school districts collaborate during the planning stages for new schools to address traffic circulation, pedestrian routes, and crosswalk locations.
School Zone Hours by District
McKinney ISD elementary schools have zones from 7:25 to 8:25 a.m. and 3:05 to 4:05 p.m. Middle schools operate from 8:05 to 9:05 a.m. and 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. High schools have zones from 6:35 to 7:35 a.m. and 2:25 to 3:25 p.m.
Allen ISD elementary schools are active from 7:05 to 8:05 a.m. and 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Frisco ISD elementary zones run from 7 to 8 a.m. and 2:50 to 3:50 p.m. Middle and intermediate schools operate from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 3:40 to 4:40 p.m. High school zones are in effect from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. and 4:10 to 5:10 p.m.
Melissa ISD elementary schools have zones from 7 to 8 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m.
Prosper ISD elementary schools operate from 7:05 to 8:05 a.m. and 2:55 to 3:55 p.m. High school zones are active from 7:25 to 8:55 a.m. and 3:35 to 5 p.m.
Residents can view a school location map on the city's interactive map page. For more information about the City of McKinney's role in school safety, call 972-547-7475. Traffic and Transportation Engineering can be reached at 401 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069, by phone at 972-547-7420 or fax at 972-547-2604.
