School Crossing Guards
BLUE the Butterfly:
NEW interactive classroom program
This interactive classroom program is coming to schools in the Town of Fort Erie during the 2023-2024 School Year!
Introducing the BLUE the Butterfly program, who will be helping to teach Primary grade students about the importance of road safety for pedestrians, promoting active travel - walking & wheeling, for school, and the role of School Crossing Guards in their community!
Check out the video below!
School Crossing Guards:
The Town of Fort Erie is committed to contributing to the well-being of residents and visitors by ensuring a healthy and safe community. Keeping children safe is a priority for the Town School Crossing Guards are a vital part of our community Residents can now access all School Crossing Guard locations and shift times. The chart below will help parents and caregivers design safe walking habits for their children. NOTE: all shift times are subject to change without prior notice. Please check the website for changes to times, as well as new locations.
Currently, the Town has 12 locations with 14 Crossing Guards posted near or adjacent to elementary school properties. A listing of their times at post are as follows for the Current School Year:
| School Bell Times & Contact # | Crossing Locations | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Our Lady of Victory 905-871-3092 |
Central @ OLV | 8:05 - 9:05 | 3:00 - 4:00 |
| Peace Bridge 9:05 a.m. / 3:25 p.m. 905-871-5962 |
Central @ Murray | 8:10 - 9:10 | 3:05 - 4:05 |
| Peace Bridge 9:05 a.m. / 3:25 p.m. |
Catherine @ Torrance | 8:10 - 9:10 | 3:05 - 4:05 |
| Garrison Road 8:35 a.m. / 2:55 p.m. 905-871-4830 |
Garrison Road School @ Traffic Light | 7:45 - 8:45 | 2:40 - 3:40 |
| Stevensville 9:10 a.m. / 3:30 p.m. 905-382-3122 |
Main @ Stevensville | 8:15 - 9:15 | 3:00 - 4:00 |
| John Brant 8:40 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. 905-894-0313 |
Dominion @ Ridge | 8:00 - 9:00 | 2:50 - 3:50 |
|
John Brant |
Highland @ Ridge | 8:00 - 9:00 | 2:50 - 3:50 |
| John Brant 8:40 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. 905-894-0313 |
Farr @ Ridge | 8:00 - 9:15 | 2:50 - 3:50 |
| St. George 9:10 a.m. / 3:20 p.m. 905-894-3670 & John Brant |
Ridgeway @ Roxborough | 8:00 - 9:15 | 3:00 - 4:00 |
|
St. George |
Ridgeway @ Rebstock | 8:00 - 9:15 | 3:00 - 4:00 |
|
St. George |
Ridgeway @ Wellington | 8:00 - 9:15 | 3:00 - 4:00 |
|
St. George |
Gorham/Ridgeway @ Farr | 8:00 - 9:15 | 3:00 - 4:00 |
Road Safety Awareness:
Bill 31 – Highway Traffic Act – A REMINDER TO ALL DRIVERS AND CYCLISTS!
All drivers must:
- STOP: When you approach a School Crossing Location.
- OBEY: The Highway Traffic Act.
- RESPECT: The Crossing Guard.
- PATIENCE: Remain stopped until everyone has cleared the crossing - including the guard!
- PROCEED: When safe to do so.
You could be fined at least $150.00 if found guilty of an offence - Highway Traffic Act Regulation Section 176.
Contact Us
Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive,
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S6
Phone: 905-871-1600
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