Important Safety Update: K-8 Guidelines for E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and E-Motos

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority. Recently, we have seen a significant increase in the popularity of electric-assisted bicycles (“e-bikes”), motorized foot-scooters ( “e-scooters”), and motorized bicycles (“e-motos”). These motorized vehicles present unique and serious safety challenges on a busy school campus. Most of these vehicles also have age restrictions by law and operational safety requirements. 

To ensure safety, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-motos and motorized bikes are not allowed on elementary or middle school grounds.

We are implementing this important safety measure because:

• Speeds and Heavy Weights: Motorized bikes move much faster than regular bikes and can cause serious injury in a crash.
• Heavy Foot Traffic: Many students and parents walk through our parking lots and sidewalks during pickup and drop-off. Fast-moving motorized vehicles create a dangerous mix in these crowded spaces.
• They are hard to see and hear: Electric bikes are quiet and speed up quickly, making them hard for drivers and walkers to spot.

How You Can Help: We kindly ask that you talk with your child about this rule. If your student rides an e-bike or e-scooter, help them find another way to get to school.

Students are still welcome to ride regular bikes or scooters, walk, take the bus, or carpool. Remember: all students must walk their bikes once on school property.

Thank you for your understanding, your continued partnership, and for helping us keep our school grounds safe for every child.