Student parking violations have noticeably increased since the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. This has prompted frustration from both the administration and students alike.
This year, similar to years prior, students were assigned color-coded parking tags corresponding to designated lots. However, according to the administration team, many students have not been parking in their designated spots. “There has definitely been an increase in parking tickets because students are parking where they shouldn’t,” Deputy Curt Wilson noted. “I sit out in the parking lot, watch for the different color tags, and make sure you all park where you should be. If not, I will stick a sticker on the vehicle.”
Currently, most violations that students receive result in a warning sticker being placed on the vehicle and a fine being assigned to the student. Administration has indicated that punishment may soon escalate if the issue continues. Potential consequences could include towing or city-enforced fines.
Reminders have been made to students to clarify these expectations and the infractions placed for violations. “I advise the students that we will go out and put stickers on, and we do. Some students simply don’t care or listen,” commented Wilson.
These disturbances have created tensions among students as well, especially for those who have been following the rules. Junior Kalie Tessen describes how these parking violations have affected her daily routine, “Violations in the parking lot cause a lot of disruption,” she said. “I have morning practice and cannot arrive earlier than twenty minutes before school starts. This means I am pushed to the back of the parking lot when I used to be able to park in the first three rows.”
As the school considers stronger enforcement measures, administrators are urging students to follow their assigned parking designations. “I encourage all students to simply do the right thing. We all have to follow directions and do the right thing the rest of our lives. Life is fun and enjoyable if you do those two things,” said Wilson.
With possible towing and greater fines now being placed on the table, the message is clear. The new system is here to stay, and it will be enforced.
