09/01/2026
🎒🚸 BACK TO SCHOOL, IRVINGTON! 🚸🎒
The first day of school is Thursday, September 3rd! As our students head back to school, the Irvington Police Department reminds everyone that school safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Whether you’re walking, driving, or waiting for the bus, please take a few extra seconds to keep our kids safe:
🚶 WALKING TO SCHOOL
• Use sidewalks and designated pedestrian crossings whenever possible.
• Stay alert and put phones and other distractions away when crossing the street.
• Make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the roadway.
• Walk, don’t run, when crossing streets.
🚸 CROSSWALK SAFETY
• Drivers: STOP and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
• Pedestrians: Look both ways and make sure traffic has stopped before crossing.
• Never assume a driver sees you.
🚌 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
• When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, STOP!
• Never pass a stopped school bus loading or unloading children.
• Give buses plenty of room and expect children to be crossing the street.
🚗 DRIVER SAFETY
• Slow down in school zones and residential areas.
• Watch carefully for children walking, biking, and crossing streets.
• Avoid distractions while driving.
• Give yourself extra time in the morning—being late is never a reason to rush.
👮 The Irvington Police Department will maintain a presence at our schools throughout the school year and will assist with pedestrian safety at designated crossings.
Let’s work together to make sure our students have a safe, happy, and successful school year!
Welcome back, Irvington! And remember: Slow down. Stay alert. Keep our kids safe.