Student Parking

Mountainside High School has limited parking available to students. Parking is a privilege and not a right. Eligible students are required to park in the student parking lot. Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to: 

• Student is in good standing regarding student conduct (may not exceed 3 conduct referrals) 

• Student must have a valid AZ driver’s license 

• Student must possess a registered vehicle or motorcycle 

• Student must be in grades 10th, 11th, or 12th 

• Student must have all school and course fees and fines paid prior to purchasing a parking permit.

*Please note that priority parking will be given to Seniors and West-MEC students on a first-come, first-serve basis. In the event there are more parking permit requests than parking spots available, a lottery system will be used to administer parking permits.

Mountainside High School will assess a parking permit fee of $60 for any registered vehicle or motorcycle for the school year. This fee is prorated by quarter and is non-refundable. Replacement for a lost parking permit will be assessed at a $10 charge. Students must have a valid parking permit to park on campus. Parking permits must be visibly placed in the lower driver’s side of the windshield. 

Eligible students must complete the MHS Driving Expectations and the NUSD High School Parking Registration form with parent signatures, clear all outstanding fees, fines/debts, and/or return any missing school items, i.e. uniforms, etc. To purchase a parking permit, eligible students must submit the following to Ms. Knott:

1) Download, print, and complete the NUSD High School Parking Registration form and MHS Parking and Driving Expectations (including required parent signature). 

2) Bring a copy of student's valid AZ Driver’s License, a copy of a valid AZ Vehicle Registration, and payment in the amount of $60. Do not purchase a permit online if you do not have a valid driver’s license, or vehicle, and/or have been approved by Ms. Knott's office.

Student Transportation

The safe transport of students is our top priority. Please remind your child it is vital that they follow these rules to and from school so all students can enjoy the ride.

• Follow the bus driver’s directions the first time they are given.
• Stay seated while the bus is in motion.
• Keep all body parts and objects in the bus.
• Keep the isles clear.
• Talk in a quiet, conversational tone. Do not use loud or vulgar language.
• Treat passengers and drivers respectfully.
• Please do not push, shove, spit, or fight.
• Do not bring food, drink, animals, glass, skateboards, or large objects on the bus.
• You must have written permission to exit the bus at a stop other than your own.

Call the Dispatch Office when there is a special circumstance that affects your student's bus ridership

We assume no responsibility for lost items. Every effort is made to return lost items to their rightful owner.

Students will receive an immediate suspension of their bus-riding privileges for a minimum of one week for the following offenses:

• Refusal to obey the driver
• Failure to give the correct name when asked
• Property damage to the bus, bus stop, or other student possessions
• Physical harm or threat to another student or bus driver

Lynn Spivey

Director of Transportation

623-253-5182