Dear Evergreen Residents,
On Monday, August 10, Martin County students return to school! With the start of the new school year, our community will once again see increased traffic during the morning and afternoon as children walk, bike, and gather at the front entrance for bus pick-up and drop-off.
The Board of Directors would like to take a few minutes to share a few reminders to help keep everyone safe.
Martin County School Bus Schedule
The following were obtained from the Martin County School District:
Bessey Creek Elementary:
- Morning Pick-Up: 6:59 a.m.
- Afternoon Drop-Off: 2:30 p.m.
Hidden Oaks Middle School:
- Morning Pick-Up: 8:51 a.m.
- Afternoon Drop-Off: 4:23 p.m.
Martin County High School:
- Morning Pick-Up: 7:55 a.m.
- Afternoon Drop-Off: 3:42 p.m.
Bus Stop Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures:
During the school year, the front entrance to Evergreen becomes one of the busiest areas in the community. Residents, vendors, school buses, and parents are all using the entrance at the same time, so we ask everyone to please be patient and follow the directions of our security staff.
Our security officers have established procedures to keep traffic flowing safely:
- Morning Bus Pick-Up: Please Park and wait behind the cones and barrier placed in the lane closest to the guardhouse.
- Afternoon Bus Drop-Off: Parents picking up children should park along the right-hand side of the exit lane as directed by security.
- A bicycle rack is available for students who choose to ride their bikes to the bus stop.
- Please do not park or stop in the center area between the community sign and the pedestrian walkway.
- Most importantly, do not block both exit lanes, as emergency vehicles and residents must be able to enter and exit the community safely.
- Please refrain from honking your horn or yelling at pedestrians, other drivers, parents, students, or security staff. If you have a concern regarding traffic flow, safety, or security procedures, please contact Daniel Fawks, Head of Security, (egssupervisor@nullgforcemiami.com ), or reach out to the Board of Directors (poa@nullevergreenpoa.com ). We respectfully ask that residents do not confront others directly, as our goal is to maintain a safe, courteous, and respectful environment for everyone in the community.
Walking and Biking Safety:
If your children walk or ride their bikes to the bus stop, this weekend is a great opportunity to review basic road safety with them.
Please remind them to:
- Stay alert and always be aware of their surroundings.
- Walk against or ride with oncoming traffic whenever possible and obey all traffic rules.
- Watch carefully for vehicles entering and leaving driveways.
- Avoid distractions such as texting or looking at a cell phone while walking or riding.
- If they need to use their phone, stop in a safe location—such as a neighbor’s driveway or another safe area—before doing so.
A Little Patience Goes a Long Way:
As everyone settles into the new school routine, please expect heavier traffic around the front entrance during the times listed above.
If you normally leave for work during those times, consider leaving 10–15 minutes earlier to avoid delays. Likewise, if your children ride the bus, plan to arrive at the bus stop about five minutes early until everyone becomes familiar with the new routine.
You can also expect Murphy Road to experience heavier traffic during school arrival and dismissal times, so please plan your commute accordingly.
The Board will also be reaching out to Crane Watch Club to ensure their staff and patrons are aware of the increased pedestrian activity during school hours.
Evergreen’s roads are beautiful but narrow, and we do not have sidewalks in the community. That makes it even more important that drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, parents, and students all do their part to help keep our neighborhood safe.
Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation, and commitment to the safety of our community. We wish all our students, parents, teachers, and school staff a safe, successful, and enjoyable school year!
Have a wonderful weekend and a great first day of school!
