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Visiting UES

Classroom and School Visitors

The North Hanover Township Board of Education welcomes visits to its schools by parents/guardians, community members, Board members, and educational professionals—when such visits support the school’s mission and do not disrupt instruction. In accordance with Board Policy Visitors 1250, all visitors must follow established procedures designed to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff.

Definition of a Visitor

A visitor is anyone who is not currently enrolled as a student or employed as a staff member at the school they are visiting.

Visitor Procedures

To ensure safety and minimize disruptions to the school day:

  1. All visitors must report directly to the main office upon arrival.

    • You will be required to sign in, present photo identification, and wear a visible visitor badge at all times while in the building.

  2. Pre-scheduling your visit is strongly encouraged.

    • If you would like to visit your child’s classroom, observe a program, or drop off materials, please call the main office in advance. Visits must be approved and coordinated through the principal’s office.

  3. Classroom visits must not interfere with instruction.

    • Visits are observational only unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and principal.

    • Visitors should not expect to speak with teachers during instructional hours, including drop-off and pick-up times.

  4. Parent-teacher conferences should be scheduled outside of instructional time or during designated conference days.

  5. Unscheduled visits to classrooms or hallways are not permitted.

    • Visitors may not move freely throughout the building without express permission and escort, if required.

  6. Siblings and young children should not accompany parents to classroom celebrations, trips, or curriculum-based programs unless specifically invited and approved.

    • Any sibling attending a permitted event must remain under the direct supervision of the parent/guardian at all times.

  7. Salespersons and solicitors are not permitted to visit classrooms or present materials to staff or students during school hours unless expressly authorized by the Superintendent or designee.

  8. All visitors must comply with district policies, including those prohibiting:

    • Smoking or vaping on school property

    • Use of cell phones in instructional areas

    • Disruption of school operations or student learning

Visiting During Lunch and Recess

At Upper Elementary School, we understand that lunch can be a meaningful time for families to connect with their children. To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive experience for all students, the following procedures apply to any parent/guardian visiting during lunch or recess:

General Guidelines

  • Parents/guardians are welcome to visit during their child’s scheduled lunch period.

  • Visitors must sign in at the main office, present photo identification, and wear a visitor badge while on campus.

  • Upon arrival, visitors will be directed to a designated family lunch table to enjoy time with their child. Other students are not permitted to join you and your child.

  • Students can not be taken outside of the lunchroom to eat with their parents in another school location.

Bringing Food

  • You may bring lunch for your own child only.

  • Sharing food with other students is strictly prohibited, due to food allergies and safety concerns.

  • No outside deliveries (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats) will be accepted for students during the school day or held for you until you arrive by office staff.

Lunchroom Expectations

  • Visitors must remain at the designated family table and may not move between student tables.

  • Please be mindful of noise levels and allow all students to enjoy a calm and welcoming lunch environment.

  • Visitors are expected to respect the space, supervision protocols, and directions of staff members on duty.

Recess Visitation

  • At this time, visiting during recess is not permitted unless part of a pre-approved school event or volunteer role. This ensures student safety and maintains consistent supervision standards.

Additional Notes

  • Any sibling attending must remain seated with their parent at all times and may not join student groups.

  • Visitors must follow all school rules and expectations while on campus. Disruptive or unsupervised behavior may result in loss of lunch visitation privileges.

  (BOE policy #9150)