Student parking spaces on the SHS campus are quite limited when compared to
requests. On-street parking is also limited due to the proximity of SHS to the state
complex. We strongly suggest that only students who have a definite NEED to drive to
school should be allowed to do so. Senior parking permits will be available for purchase
on August 13th from 8:30-11:30 am and 1:30-3:00 pm in the main office (room 204). The
cost is $75 (cash or check). Items needed: valid driver's license, current vehicle
registration and valid insurance card. Permits must be purchased in person by the
student, parent, guardian or grandparent.
Remember that parking spots are a privilege and are based on last year’s attendance,
grades and discipline. Students must be on track for graduation, have an average of at
least 90% attendance, and no out of school suspensions during the 2023-2024 school
year. If you are eligible and do not pick up your permit during the allotted times and if
there are any remaining spaces, you may enter the random drawing with all eligible
juniors. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! Assuming that requests are similar to past
years, parking permits will not be available to freshmen or sophomores. On August 13th
and 14th eligible juniors will be allowed to enter their name in a lottery for any remaining
parking spots between the hours of 8:30-11:30 am and 1:30-3:00 pm.
Remember parking spaces are limited so come in and sign up quickly. Student parking
spaces are the specified student lots on Lewis Street and near New Street Field -
absolutely no student parking in any Fire Lane, Commons lot, Sidewalk, or staff parking
lots. Students must have a permit to park on school property and may not park in
NUMBERED/STAFF or VISITOR spots at any time. Vehicles that do not display the
SHS parking permit will be tagged the first time and towed from the lot the second time
at the owner's expense. Vehicles brought on to school property are subject to search.
Those who purchase a permit for another individual or otherwise abuse this parking
policy will have the privilege of assigned student parking revoked. Under the Illinois
School code, “to maintain order and security in the schools, school authorities may
inspect and search places and areas such as lockers, desks, parking lots and other
school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school, as well as personal
effects left in those places and area by students, without notice to or the consent of the
student, and without a search warrant.” 105ILCS5/10/22.6(e).