The details
School zones are generally updated annually, according to city documents. However, this mid-year update is to address a school zone created after the start of the 2024-25 academic year and two zones in private neighborhoods.
These changes were discussed and agreed upon by school officials, the police department and city staff at the monthly school safety meetings. Frisco City Council officially approved the changes at an April 1 meeting.
The specifics
The existing school zone around Hosp Elementary was modified so that it would run during middle school time as well to help students walking to Pearson Middle School. This zone was modified in January and has now been added to the city’s ordinance to include it.
A new zone has also been created for Jones Middle School and Rock Hill High School. After Prosper ISD opened the middle school in August, it was determined that a new school zone was needed in the Dove Creek neighborhood to help students cross Glade Hill Drive.
Two new school zones have also been added to the private Richwoods neighborhood. The neighborhood has an agreement in place with local police to enforce traffic laws.
These school zones, which will serve students walking to Talley Elementary, Lawler Middle School and Centennial High School, were actually installed years ago. However, it was determined they had to be added to the city’s ordinance for local police to fully enforce them.
