Transportation at Mountain Sage consists of families who drive, bike, or walk their students to school each day. While we are currently only able to offer bussing for field trips, we do have a carpool map to allow families to connect and share driving responsibilities.

 

Parking

Mountain Sage families, volunteers, and visitors may only park in our parking lot. All of the spots on the west side of the parking lot island are reserved just for you. These spots are located in the orange box in the photo.

Parking in the neighboring lots or across the street impedes the ability of our neighbors to provide parking for their customers and clients. Please be respectful of this and use only the Mountain Sage parking lot.

Your car may be towed or you may be confronted by a neighboring business if you chose to park in their lot.

 

 

Drop Off and Pick Up

Morning Drop-Off: 8-8:30am. Drop off begins at 8am when teachers and traffic attendants arrive outside. Car drop off is only allowed via the driveline in the loading/unloading zone located along the west side fence of the playground. The drop-off driveline ends at 8:30am. If you arrive after 8:30am you must park and walk your child to the building where they will be signed in.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 3:30-4pm M-TH and 12:50-1:20pm. Pick up begins at dismissal time: 3:30pm on Monday-Thursday and at 12:50pm on Friday. The pick-up driveline ends approximately 30 minutes after dismissal. If you arrive after the driveline closes, you must park and come inside to pick up your child. Arrival after 4pm (or 1:20 on Fridays) will result in a late charge of $1 per minute per child.   

Traffic Flow Diagram

When Driving

Drop Off

  • At the traffic attendant's signal, pull forward into the loading/unloading zone;
  • Once stopped, turn off your car;
  • Your child may now exit the car;
  • Give us a "thumbs up" when your child has unloaded safely;
  • Start your car and pull forward only when the attendant has given a signal it is safe.

Pick Up

  • When you arrive at school, display your family number hang tag. Pay close attention to the traffic attendant and pull into the correct lane, as directed;
  • Once in the loading/unloading zone, turn off your car;
  • Your child will be released by an attendant;
  • Give us a "thumbs up" when your child is loaded safety.
  • Start your car and pull forward only when the attendant has given a signal it is safe.

When Biking or Walking

Drop Off

  • Bikers:
    • Only enter the business park from the Spring Creek trail entrance. Enter SLOWLY- cars cannot see you!
    • Watch for the crosswalk attendant and cross the business park road only when safe;
    • Park your bike in our bike racks, being sure your bike is not in the business park road.
  • Walkers:
    • Enter either via the Spring Creek trail or off of Prospect, using the gate by the modular.
    • Stay on the sidewalk the entire time.

Pick Up

  • Follow the same instructions for entering the business park and parking your bike;
  • Come to the front of the school and give the traffic attendant your family number.

Important Reminders

  • Make safety your top priority during drop-off and pick-up times. 
  • Always drive slowly.
  • Watch for people who are biking or walking.
  • Carefully follow directives of traffic attendants.
  • Do not use your cell phone.
  • No idling!  Turn off your car while waiting in the drop-off/pick-up zone.

Biking and Walking

Mountain Sage is right off the Spring Creek Trail.  If you live near the Power Line, Poudre, or Spring Creek Trails, you may even be able to bike to school without crossing many streets! Route finding or questions? ​Contact Nancy Nichols with Safe Routes to School, saferoutes@fcgov.com, 970.416.2357.

Biking and Remote Park & Walk Options

Parking and walking a short distance, even once a week, will greatly assist  in reducing car traffic, congestion, and air pollution at school. It also gives your child time for some energizing morning exercise, or the time after school to chat and reconnect with you. Try these park and walk locations:

  • Riverbend Ponds Natural Area on the north side of Prospect. It is a ¾ mile walk on the sidewalk and/or Spring Creek Trail. 
  • East parking lot of Edora Park near EPIC (Riverside Ave & Prospect Rd). It is 20-minute walk on the Spring Creek Trail.​

Carpool Program

A free resource for all currently enrolled Mountain Sage families, the Carpool Program is a way to connect with other Mountain Sage families interested in ride-sharing. Get started in three easy steps:

  1. Fill out the sign-up form.
  2. Use the password-protected map to locate families near you.
  3. Contact those families to make a carpool plan.