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McGregor Elementary

School Information

Find the practical information your family needs for a successful school day, including office and visitor information, school hours, lunch and recess, attendance, arrival and dismissal, transportation, and school supplies.

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Office & Visitor Information

Location

School Address

McGregor Elementary School
1101 W First Street
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
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Visiting McGregor

Check In at the Main Office

All visitors must enter through the school’s main entrance and check in with the main office upon arrival.

Visitors will sign in using the VisitU kiosk and should bring a valid driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification. Visitors should wear the printed visitor badge while in the building.

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Daily Schedule

School Hours

Full Day

8:55 a.m.–3:58 p.m.

Regular instructional day for McGregor Elementary students.

Half Day

8:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

Half-day dismissal time for McGregor Elementary students.

Please refer to the McGregor calendar for scheduled half days, school breaks and other important dates.

Daily Schedule

Lunch & Recess Times

Lunch and recess are scheduled by grade level. Use the times below to see when students eat lunch and when they go outside for recess.

TK &

Kindergarten

Lunch
–
Recess
–

1st Grade

Lunch
–
Recess
–

2nd Grade

Recess
–
Lunch
–

3rd Grade

Recess
–
Lunch
–

4th Grade

Lunch
–
Recess
–

5th Grade

Recess
–
Lunch
–

Looking for the Menu?

View current meal information and available menu options through the Rochester Community Schools Nutrislice menu.

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Every School Day Matters

Attendance

Regular attendance supports students academically, socially and emotionally. Absences, late arrivals and early dismissals can affect access to instruction, classroom routines and relationships.

Please contact the McGregor office if your family needs support helping your student attend school consistently and arrive on time.

Arriving After 8:55 a.m.

Late Arrival / Tardy

Students are expected to be in class and ready to begin work when the bell sounds at 8:55 a.m.

If your child arrives late, a parent or guardian must escort the student into the office and sign them in. Please do not drop a late-arriving student off outside the building.

For a late arrival, please call the attendance line at 248-726-4010 rather than reporting the change in ParentVUE.

End-of-Day Changes

Change in Dismissal Plans

If your child’s dismissal plans change during the school day, please call the McGregor Main Office at 248-726-4000.

Please notify the office no later than 3:30 p.m. on the day of the change and also email your child’s teacher so they are aware of the updated plan.

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Planning Ahead

Extended Absences

Classroom instruction cannot be fully replicated when students are not present at school.

For extended absences related to travel, families are encouraged to communicate with the school in advance so we can help support a smooth return to classroom routines.

Please direct notices of extended absences and related questions to Principal Dan Amore.

Returning After Illness

24-Hour Reminder

Students must be fever-free and vomit-free for 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school.

This guideline helps reduce the spread of illness and protects students, staff and families.

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Getting to and from School

Transportation

Student Bus Information

Student bus assignments, stop locations, and estimated pickup and drop-off times are available in ParentVUE.

Bus Safety

Important Reminders

  • Students should be ready at their assigned stop 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
  • Students should cross only in front of the bus and never behind it.
  • Students should follow the driver’s directions and all school bus conduct rules.

Stop Location Concerns

Request a Bus Stop Review

After checking ParentVUE, families with concerns about a student’s bus-stop location may complete a Bus Stop Change Request Form.

The form and submission instructions are available through the district Transportation website.

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Transportation Questions

Durham School Services Transportation Center

380 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Main Office 248-726-5925
Regular Hours Monday–Friday
5:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours Monday–Friday
6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Need More Information?

Visit the Rochester Community Schools Transportation website for complete safety rules, forms, transportation documents, policies, frequently asked questions, and additional family resources.

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End-of-Day Procedures

Arrival & Dismissal

As afternoon routines are established, these reminders help keep front-of-school dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for students, families, and staff.

Car Line

Remain in Your Vehicle

To keep the line moving safely, please remain inside your car. If your child needs help buckling in, loading bags, or getting into the car, please park in a designated spot and walk over to meet your child near their dismissal area.

Student Identification

Display Your Child’s Name & Grade

Please write your child’s first and last name and grade level in large print on a piece of paper and place it on the passenger-side window or dashboard where staff can easily see it.

Student Safety

Use the Passenger Side

Children must enter and exit the vehicle from the passenger side directly onto the sidewalk. Please do not have students enter or exit from the driver’s side where traffic is moving.

Traffic Flow

Pull Forward as Space Allows

Please continue moving your vehicle as far forward in the line as space allows. Filling in gaps helps prevent traffic from backing up and keeps dismissal moving efficiently.

Thank you for your patience, support, and flexibility as dismissal routines are established. Your cooperation helps us keep McGregor students safe.

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