School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The Municipality of Clarington would like to sincerely thank all of our neighbourhood crossing guards for their commitment to helping our children get to and from school safely every day.

Join us in recognizing this important role in our community, and remember these tips when approaching a school crosswalk:

• Stop when a school crossing guard raises their stop sign.
• Take notice of whether a crossing guard is on duty, and slow down when approaching school crossing locations.
• Obey the law. Remain stopped until both the children and crossing guard have completely exited the roadway.
• Proceed with caution. Obey posted speed limits, and observe all “No Stopping” and “No Parking” signs. Park in designated areas only.

The Municipality employs approximately 37 adult crossing guards who ensure the safe crossing of students at 34 locations throughout Clarington. We encourage students and parents to take some time and thank the crossing guards for keeping our kids safe.

Learn more about crossing guards on Clarington’s website.