Parking Information

Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. This privilege may be revoked due to:

• Violating parking expectations on campus
• Excessive tardies or unexcused absences
• Repeated cell phone policy violations
• Other conduct concerns, including behaviors that result in progressive discipline

• Students and families are encouraged to review the What Happens Next document for more information

Thank you for your help in keeping our campus safe!

Courtney Taylor & Parking Team

Link to Student Handbook - Parking Section

General Parking Expectations

Only students who have been given a Parking Permit by school personnel can park on the MIHS campus. All other students must park off campus. If a student parks on campus without a permit, a ticket will be issued and must be paid. For students without passes and pass holders who park in staff, visitor, or other areas not designated student parking, the fines are as follows:

1st offense - $75 parking fine for all students regardless of pass. Students will have the opportunity to meet with the MIHS Parking Team to reduce the $75 fine to $25 within one week of the ticket being issued.  (Note:  this is only available for the first ticket issued for the year.)

Steps:

• Following the student request, a reflection session will be scheduled by the student with our staff.  During this session, students will go over the parking policies and complete the Parking Reflection Session tasks.
• Additional tasks at the end of lunch for a week (5 school days) will be scheduled by the student with our staff.
• Students will be given no more than two (2) school weeks to complete these steps, otherwise, the fine will remain in place to be paid.

2nd Offense - $100 parking fine for all students regardless of pass status.

3rd Offense - $150 parking fine for all students, regardless of pass status.  Also possible loss of current parking privileges (for pass holders).  Meeting with administration and family.

4th Offense - $200 parking fine for all students, regardless of pass status.  Loss of current parking privileges (for pass holders).  Meeting with administration and family.

5th Offense - $250 parking fine for all students, regardless of pass status.  Loss of current parking privileges (for pass holders), and student's car may be booted or towed.  Meeting with administration and family.

Students receiving three (3) or more tickets in a given school year may be disqualified from obtaining a student parking pass for the next school year, regardless of other eligibility criterion.

Some common questions asked:

1. Who qualifies for parking at MIHS? Parking is for Staff and those issued a parking permit ONLY!
2. Are spots assigned? Yes, parking spots and passes are numbered and assigned to students and staff alike. 
3. What do I do if someone parks in my spot? If someone is in your spot, please take a photo of the license plate, and complete the following form.  If you do not follow this step and park on campus in another spot, you will likely also be ticketed.
4. Where do students without an on campus permit park? Student are encouraged to park on the strip. The strip is located by St. Monicas.

5. Can a parking pass be used by multiple students? No. The parking pass is assigned to a singular student and is to be used by the registered student only!  Ignoring this will result in fines and loss of parking privileges by those involved--pass-holder or not.

6. What if I'm a running start student, or take courses off-campus in the middle of the school day and I need a spot?  While we support alternative methods of accessing your education, we only have so many spots available, and won't be able to make accommodations for this type of request.

7. What about students that live off-Island, don't they get parking?  We're so glad you're here!  However, due to limited available space, we simply can't offer spots in any other way at this time.  If you're facing a challenge, consider reaching out to a local group (carpoolconnect1@gmail.com) that attempts to connect families for carpools (not associated with MIHS).

Any further Questions? Connect with the Parking Team!

 

C Lot (stadium)

C Lot: Parking in any red curb area is not only a school parking violation, but also a safety violation for emergency vehicles.  Parking in any area with a painted red curb, red or yellow striping on the pavement, or other such designated areas makes you subject to being cited by the school, MIPD, as well as having your vehicle towed.

Parking in any other spot other than the one assigned to you, subjects you to being issued a citation by campus parking personnel.

NOrthwood Lot (between Northwood and Mary Wayte)

Northwood: Parking in any red curb area is not only a school parking violation, but also a safety violation for emergency vehicles.  Parking in any area with a painted red curb, red or yellow striping on the pavement, or other such designated areas makes you subject to being cited by the school, MIPD, as well as having your vehicle towed.

Spaces numbered 1-5 are staff only.

 

“The Loop”: Parking in any red curb area is not only a school parking violation, but also a safety violation for emergency vehicles.  Parking in any area with a painted red curb, red or yellow striping on the pavement, or other such designated areas makes you subject to being cited by the school, MIPD, as well as having your vehicle towed.

Parking in any other spot other than the one assigned to you, subjects you to being issued a citation by campus parking personnel.

Additionally, visitor spots are designed for those that are guests at our school (community members, outside organizations, etc.) that are not enrolled as students either full or part-time at MIHS.  If you park here, you will be ticketed by campus parking personnel.

If you have an electric vehicle (EV), you are free to use the charging stations for active charging, with a 2 Hour Limit.  Please note, this is a paid service (not associated with MIHS), and personnel may ask for a receipt if you are ticketed.

There is no parking along the curb–this is for drop off only and emergency service vehicles (SRO, etc.).  You will be ticketed, removed from class, and asked to move your car immediately.

Admin/Bus Barn: Parking in any red curb area is not only a school parking violation, but also a safety violation for emergency vehicles.  Parking in any area with a painted red curb, red or yellow striping on the pavement, or other such designated areas makes you subject to being cited by the school, MIPD, as well as having your vehicle towed.

Parking in any other spot other than the one assigned to you, subjects you to being issued a citation by campus parking personnel.

Parking is incredibly limited on campus.  We encourage students to use alternative methods of traveling to campus (school bus, walking, biking, carpooling) to help with the pressures of traffic and congestion on and around campus.

We simply cannot accommodate all students that wish to drive and park on campus.  Because of this constraint, parking is distributed through a random lottery system, which will take place in early August, prior to Fees & Photos Day.  A survey (linked here) has been distributed to the incoming senior class (in early June and through the summer), and based on responses, eligibility status, and availability, it may be distributed to other classes as well.  

Those that register through this process will be notified of their status as the information becomes available following the lottery drawing.

Eligibility Priority

Our goal as a learning institution is to promote positive behaviors across multiple domains, as opposed to only awarding privileges as "rites of passage". With this goal in mind, our lottery system is prioritizing the following:

1. Rising Seniors:

• Those that met communication and registration timelines
• Those with no parking fines accrued
• No other outstanding unpaid fines (textbooks, library books, etc.)

2. Rising Seniors, that didn’t qualify under number 1 (Based on  availability):

• No outstanding, unpaid parking fines
• No other outstanding unpaid fines (textbooks, library books, etc.)

3. Rising Juniors:  (Based on availability)

• Those that met communication and registration timelines
• Those with no parking fines accrued
• No other outstanding fines (textbooks, library books, etc.)

4. Rising Juniors, that didn’t qualify under number 3 (Based on availability):

• No outstanding, unpaid parking fines
• No other outstanding unpaid fines (textbooks, library books, etc.)

5. Open to all other students legally able to drive, including students that did not meet timelines or other expectations

• No preference given to class/year status at this point

Due to limited parking availability, we want to encourage as many students as possible to carpool!

Following the distribution of permits at the beginning of the school year, a selection process for carpooling permits will take place.

Because this permit is free of charge, different stipulations apply and permits are issued on ability to meet the criterion.

Priority will be given by:

• Class order (Sr., Jr., Soph., Frosh)
• 3 or more households
• Those with no previous parking infractions on campus

Please also note:

• All students must have all school-related fines paid
• All participants will not be eligible for other parking permits for the year
• If any member of the group receives a parking infraction, the permit may be revoked for the group, and all members of the group will not be allowed to park on campus.

If opportunities arise in any of the lots, individuals will be contacted by parking personnel directly.

Please use this form to express your interest in obtaining a permit for on campus parking.  This will include those that already have a spot designated, but would like a lot change should the opportunity arise.

Preference will be given by class order (Sr, Jr, Soph) as well as the following criterion:

• No outstanding school-related fines
• Number of parking infractions received during the 25-26 & 26-27 school years (from low to high)
• If all criterion are considered equal, available spots will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

Waiting List 26-27 Parking Registration