With the major construction project underway at Seguin High School, changes are on tap for student and staff parking during the 2015-16 school year.
For years, students parked their vehicles in the north parking near Tom Crump Gym. This lot now serves as the staging area for the construction company and is no longer available for student and staff parking.
“This summer we striped the parking lot immediately west of Mercer-Blumberg Learning Center (MBLC) and Central Office to primarily serve as student parking,” said Sean Hoffmann, Seguin ISD public information officer.
Students will be able to safely cross Cedar Street at Lamar due to Cedar being closed weekdays between Lamar and Cardinal Lane. The temporary street closure is prompted by construction traffic and the need to create safe egress between the parking lot and Seguin High School, he said.
Hoffmann notes that on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4 and 7 p.m., the majority of the student parking lot at MBLC will need to be clear to accommodate band practice.
Seguin High School faculty and staff may continue to use the parking lot on College Street, the Goldie Harris Gym lot and spaces near the Resource Center. The lot near MBLC also serves as an option for school employees.
In addition to the north parking lot, construction has eliminated parking lots at the former JROTC building and the Freshman Center. A limited number of visitor spaces will remain at the Seguin High School main entrance.
Hoffmann said the growing pains are temporary but that families should plan accordingly, especially when it comes to arrival time, if their student drives a vehicle or is dropped off at the school.
“We appreciate the community’s patience as we proceed with the construction project. We have anticipated minor sacrifices along the way, such as the street closure and parking relocation. However, we are fully confident that our students and staff will be flexible and adjust to the changes as we build the new Seguin High School,” he said.
Click here for map of parking at Central Office / MBLC