Published on August 4, 2025 3:33 pm
Last Updated on August 4, 2025 3:33 pm
All of us who drive a vehicle are being asked to take that extra measure of caution with the approach of a new school year.
Effingham Unit #40 in partnership with the City of Effingham and St. Anthony Grade School employ crossing guards at West Side School on Fayette Avenue, Southside School both on Wabash Avenue and on Fourth Street, and St. Anthony Grade School on Third Street.
Central School Assistant Principal Lauren Pals is Crossing Guard Coordinator for Unit #40. Pals wrote, “In past years, we’ve had numerous problems with motorists running the crossing guards’ stop signs, speeding in the posted 20MPH school crossing zones, and cell phone usage. This speed limit is in effect from 7am to 4pm each day school is in session and when children are present. Cell phone usage is also illegal in school zones. The city and school officials are concerned about the safety of our children and employees.”
Pals is hopeful of starting school on a positive note. She reminds that the Effingham Police Department will issue tickets to motorists disregarding school crossing guards’ directions, cell phone usage, and speeding in school zones. There will be additional patrolling efforts by the Police Department in the various school zones during morning and afternoon hours.
