Shelburne’s Crossing Guards: Keeping Our Children Safe

In Shelburne, 11 full-time and 9 part-time dedicated crossing guards are out every morning and afternoon, rain, snow, or shine, ensuring our children can get to and from school safely. They are a vital part of our community, and their role is critical in protecting our youngest pedestrians.

Keeping children safe depends on everyone. Crossing guards are there to guide students, but drivers and cyclists must follow the law to ensure those crossings remain safe.

Ontario law is clear: all drivers and cyclists must come to a complete stop when a crossing guard raises their sign. You must remain stopped until every child and the crossing guard have fully cleared the roadway. Rolling through a crossing, rushing a turn, or moving ahead too early puts lives at serious risk.

Even a moment of impatience or distraction can have devastating consequences. Slowing down in school zones, staying alert, and respecting crossing guards helps ensure every child arrives safely.