Full Notification

COUNT DOWN TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Five days until school begins for LISD students

Monday, August 25, marks the first day of the 2014/2015 school year for LISD students. Be mindful of students heading to and from school. The Lewisville Police Department is increasing officer presence in school zones and around bus stops. Chief Kerbow says referring to the school zone flashing lights, “Pay attention to the yellow lights before you see the red and blue.”

School zones times are determined based on the school(s) they serve. There is one school zone that has unique times compared to the other school zones within the city. The school zone at Garden Ridge and Bellaire mirrors the contiguous school zones within Flower Mound. The school zone in that area of Garden Ridge and Bellaire runs from 7:00 am to 8:00 am in the mornings and 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the afternoons.

Other School Zone Times:

Elementary Schools 7:15 am – 8:15 am
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Middle Schools 8:00 am – 9:00 am
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

School Zones protecting both 7:15 am – 9:00 am
Elementary and Middle Schools 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

High Schools 7:45 am – 8:30 am
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Know the law: Passing a School Bus - Transportation Code 545.066 http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/TN/htm/TN.545.htm#545.066

A driver must stop, when approaching from either direction before reaching a school bus displaying alternately flashing red lights. Drivers are not required to stop when traveling in the opposite direction on a divided roadway. The fine for passing a school bus is $878.