The City of Port Colborne has 13 locations that School Crossing Guards are located. The School Crossing Guard Program is a vital service to the community. Crossing guards have the authority, under the Highway Traffic Act section 176, to require approaching vehicles to stop for a school crossing. The use of this authority must be displayed in a confident, decisive, understanding and fair manner.

Crossing locationTime of guard on dutySchool(s)
 Clarence St. & Rosemount Ave.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

 St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School

Steele St. & Charlotte St.

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

12:55 – 1:55 p.m.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Steele Street Public School

Highland Ave & Steele St.

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

10:30 –11:30 a.m.

2:45 – 4:00 p.m.

St. John Bosco Catholic School &
McKay Public School

Killaly St. & Fielden Ave.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

McKay Public School

Main St. W. & Oakwood St.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Oakwood Public School &
St. John Bosco Catholic School

Highway # 3 & Highway #58

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

St. John Bosco Catholic School &
Oakwood Public School

Fielden Ave & Main St. W

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

2:45 – 4:00 p.m.

Oakwood Public School
McKay Public School & 
St. John Bosco Catholic School

Highway 58 & Omer Ave

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Oakwood Public School &
St. John Bosco Catholic School

Omer Ave & Steel Street

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Oakwood Public School &
St. John Bosco Catholic School

Bell St. & Fares St.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

DeWitt Carter Public School &
St. Therese Catholic Elementary School

Killaly St. E & Davis St.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

St. Therese Catholic Elementary School
DeWitt Carter Public School &
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

Killaly St. E & Elizabeth St.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School &
St. Therese Catholic Elementary School

Killaly St. E & St. Therese

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.       

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

St. Therese Catholic Elementary School

How can parents help?

  • Plan a safe walking route with your child
  • Become familiar with your School Crossing Guard's schedule
  • Set a good example; obey all traffic signs
  • Encourage your child not to wear headphones when walking near traffic
  • Encourage your child to walk their bicycle, carry their skateboard, etc. when crossing the road

How can motorists help?

  • Stop before reaching a crosswalk when the stop sign is upright
  • Stop when the School Crossing Guard and the children are preparing to cross or are in the roadway
  • Remain stopped until all children have crossed safely and the crossing guard has exited the roadway
  • Be courteous and attentive if you see a School Crossing Guard. Obey the crossing guard at all school crossings
  • Obey speed limits and community safety zones at all times
  • Failure to obey a School Crossing Guard is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act and may result in fines and penalties.