Hello Pre-K Parents and Students, The 2024-25 school year is going to be amazing. This is my third year as the director of Jones County Pre-K, but I have been in the Jones County School System for 28 years. My husband Scott and I live here in Jones County with our two children, Bennett (sophomore, Columbus State University) and Erik (10th grade, JCHS). I am honored to be leading this exceptional staff as they lead you and your student through their very first “big school” experience.
Please join me in welcoming the following staff to the JCPK family: teacher, Chris Mitchell, as well as paraprofessionals, Danielle Ayers, Stefanie Cannon, Madison Haskins and Rebecca Upshaw. Our theme for this year is “JC Pre-K: Just a Walk in The Park.”
Arrival and Dismissal Information
Parking Lot Information
• Thesafetyofourstudents,parents, and staff is a high priority. It is very important that any driver entering our parking area at any time of the day should drive slowly and safely, being mindful of their surroundings.
Early Morning Arrival 7:15-7:40 a.m.
• Youmaydropyourchildoffat7:15 a.m. in front of the school, to the right of the building, near the gate. You will have to get out of the car and meet a Pre-K staff member on the sidewalk.
The students will go to the cafeteria and wait to be dismissed to the classrooms.
Morning Arrival 7:45-8:10 a.m.
• Dropoff:Thedrop-offlineisinfront of the school (orange cones). Pull up and wait in your vehicle until a staff member helps your student(s) from the car. Students are then escorted to class by staff.
• Walk-ups:Startingthisyear,students can only be dropped off in the drop-off line. If you have business in the office you will need to park, walk up, and ring the doorbell to be let in by office staff.
• FirstTwoDaysofSchoolONLY: Parents may park and walk students to the classroom doors.
Afternoon Dismissal between 2:202:45 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
• Buseswilldismissbeginningaround 2:05, then daycare around 2:15, and car riders will be dismissed beginning around 2:20 p.m. The pick-up line drive-thru is in front of the school.
Your child will receive 2 pick-up cards at the beginning of the year with their pick-up number on them. You must have your child’s actual pick-up card (pictures of pickup cards are not acceptable) and it must be visible in the front window of your car when picking up your child. After 2:20, if you do not have your child’s pick-up card you will have to wait to enter the building until the car rider line is clear, which could be as late as 3 p.m. You will have to park in parent parking, walk in after the car rider line is clear, and present your ID to sign your student(s) out. If your child has an urgent appointment, we suggest you time your student pickup to be before 2:15. Students picked up after 3:00 are considered late pickups.
• AfterschoolCaremaybeavailableat your student’s “home school.” Contact the schools directly to find out more information.
We are so excited to meet our new students and their families. Students should get ready to “Play, Learn, and Grow” this year! Prepare for your journey to JC Pre-K Park! We will see you soon!
Amy A. Marlowe Site Director
