Drop-Off, Pick-Up, Parking, Traffic

Safety on campus is our top priority and that includes the safety of all members of the P.K. Yonge community with regard to traffic. Download: P.K. Yonge Drop-Off, Pick-Up, Parking, Traffic

MAIN ENTRANCE: 1200 SW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Main Entrance: 1200 SW 6th Street: Middle and high school drop-off/pick-up
South Entrance: SW 10th Terrace via SW 16th Avenue: Middle and high school-off/pick-up

West Entrance: 1080 SW 11th Street: Elementary drop-off/pick up
Faculty entrance, visitor entrance, deliveries

North Lot Entrance: Student drivers/student parking ONLY

Faculty & Staff Parking – SOUTH (GYM) LOT
Visitor Parking: As directed by Gate Guard after entering West Entrance

All Entrances to P.K. Yonge _ Map

Elementary School | West Entrance, 1080 SW 11th Street

MORNING DROP-OFF

– Elementary | Enter WEST ENTRANCE (by the Guard Booth) After 7:30am
– Vehicles enter the West Entrance in the right lane.
– Drivers remain in vehicles, cars pull forward through the circle, wait in the right lane.
– Students exit vehicles on the sidewalk, vehicles pass using the left lane.
– All vehicles exit campus at the top of the Elementary Circle and TURN RIGHT onto SW 11th St.

AFTERNOON PICK-UP

– Elementary|  Enter WEST ENTRANCE After 2:00pm (M, T, Th, F) / 12:15 (W)
– Vehicles enter the West Entrance in the right lane.
– Drivers remain in vehicles, cars pull forward through the circle, wait in the right lane.
– Students enter vehicles from the sidewalk, vehicles pass using the left lane.
– All vehicles exit campus at the top of the Elementary Circle and TURN RIGHT onto SW 11th St.

Middle/high school students with elementary school siblings may be dropped off or picked up with their elementary siblings. For student safety, please do not drop elementary students off on the street outside the school gates.

West Entrance: Elementary School Drop-Off and Pick-Up, 1080 SW 11th Street

Elementery Drop off Pick up Map

Middle & High School | SW 10th Terrace via SW 16th Avenue

MORNING DROP-OFF
Middle and High School | Enter MAIN or SOUTH ENTRANCE After 7:30am

– Vehicles enter the Main or South Entrance in the right lane.
– Drivers remain in vehicles, cars pull forward through the circle, wait in the right lane.
– Students exit vehicles on the sidewalk, vehicles pass using the left lane.
– Vehicles exit campus via the entrance through which they entered campus.
– Vehicles exiting via the South Entrance TURN RIGHT onto SW 16th Avenue for safety and to ease traffic.

AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Middle & High School |  Enter MAIN or SOUTH ENTRANCE After 2:00pm (M, T, Th, F) / 1:05 (W)

– Vehicles enter the South/Main Entrance in the right lane.
– Drivers remain in vehicles, cars pull forward through the circle, wait in the right lane.
– Students exit vehicles on the sidewalk, vehicles pass using the left lane.
– Vehicles exit campus via the entrance through which they entered campus.
– Vehicles exiting via the South entrance TURN RIGHT onto SW 16th Avenue for safety and to ease traffic.

Middle/high school students with elementary school siblings may be dropped off or picked up with their elementary siblings.

MAIN ENTRANCE – Middle & High School Drop-Off/Pick-Up

PK Yonge Main Entrance Map 10-21-2021

SOUTH ENTRANCE – Middle & High School Drop-Off/Pick-Up
When exiting campus, RIGHT TURN ONLY onto SW 16th Ave.

P.K. Yonge South Entrance Map

Student Drivers/Parking | SW 11th Street, North of West Entrance

Student drivers must have a parking decal to park on campus. | Student Parking

Student Drivers | North Lot Entrance Opens at 7:30am
– Enter the North Lot Entrance.
– Park in the North Lot.
– Student drivers arriving after 8:00am, enter the West Entrance, stop at Guard House.
– After checking in with the Gate Guard, student drivers turn left and park in the North Lot.

Student Drivers | Exit North Lot gate 2:30-2:45pm (M,T, Th, F), 1:35-1:50pm (W)
Exit campus via the North Lot gate and TURN RIGHT onto SW 11th St. Student drivers entering/exiting campus during the school day must use the West Entrance. NOTE: Traffic flow is reversed in the top circle during the school day.

Middle/High School students with elementary school siblings may be dropped off or picked up with their elementary siblings.

Student Drivers Enter via North Lot Entrance, Park in North Lot
When exiting campus, RIGHT TURN ONLY onto SW 11th Street.

Map | P.K. Yonge Student Parking North Entrance

After 9am, Late Drop-Off, Early Check-Out

After 8:30 am*

Family members/visitors check in at the WEST ENTRANCE Guard Booth with a state-issued ID.
WEST ENTRANCE: 1080 SW 11th Street (old elementary circle)

The Main Entrance (1200 SW 6th Street) pedestrian gate will be LOCKED.
The Main Office will NOT be accessible via the Main Entrance after 8:30 am.

*No Visitor Access to Campus during Elementary Drop-Off & Pick-Up*

Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri:   7:30-8:00am

Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri:  2:00-3:00pm
Wed:  12:15-1:15pm

Late Check-In (after 8:30 am) – ALL FAMILIES – Enter via WEST Entrance

Check in with the Gate Guard with a state-issued ID. Follow the Gate Guard’s directions for parking.

  • ELEMENTARY – Parents/guardians park vehicles as directed by the gate guard, walk students to the Main Office (Secondary Building) for check in. School personnel will then walk elementary student to the elementary building. 
  • SECONDARY – Parents/guardians drop students off as directed by the gate guard, students check in at the Main Office (Secondary Building). Student drivers arriving after 8:00am, enter the West Entrance, stop at Guard House.

Early Check-Out – ALL FAMILIES – Enter via WEST Entrance

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:

  • Students can be checked out of school until 2:00 pm. Students should NOT be checked out between 2:00 and the end of the school day.

Wednesday:

  • Elementary students can be checked out of school until 12:15. Elementary students should NOT be checked out between 12:15 and the the end of the school day.
  • Secondary students can be checked out of school until 1:10. Secondary students should NOT be checked out between 1:10 and the end of the school day.

Email attendance@pky.ufl.edu regarding early check out. Check in with the Gate Guard with a state-issued ID. Follow the Gate Guard’s directions for parking.

  • ELEMENTARY – Parents/guardians check students out in person in the Main Office (Secondary Building). 
  • SECONDARY – 
    • If email has been sent to attendance@pky.ufl.edu prior to check out, students check out at the Main Office (Secondary Building) and meet parents/guardians in the parking lot. Student drivers check out at the Main Office (Secondary Building), proceed to their vehicles, show their pass to the Guard as they exit the West Gate.
    • If email has NOT been sent to attendance@pky.ufl.edu prior to check out, parents/guardians park vehicles as directed by the gate guard, walk to the Main Office (Secondary Building) to check students out in person. Students drivers may not check out until their parent/guardian sends an email to attendance@pky.ufl.edu.