The Ephrata School District has received a grant award from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the purchase of school zone flashing beacons. The beacons have been installed at Columbia Ridge, Grant Elementary, and Parkway School. The flashing beacons will remind drivers to reduce speed in school zones. Thank you to the Safe Routes to School Planning Team, and to the City of Ephrata for installation. 

The Safe Routes to Schools Planning Team has completed a comprehensive “Walkability Audit” and created a Safe Walk Route Map for each of our schools. Click here to see a copy of the map. Please review the Safe Walk Route Map and encourage your child to use the recommended routes.

 

The Safe Routes to Schools Planning Team includes participation from the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force, City of Ephrata – Administration, Public Works and Planning, Ephrata Fire Department, Ephrata Police Department, Ephrata School District – Administration, Transportation Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office – Motor Vehicle Unit, Washington State Department of Transportation, Grant County Health District – Administration and Safe Kids Grant County. Thank you to the many volunteers including the District Wellness Committee, PTO and parent volunteers.