Crossing guards work hard to keep our children safe, no matter what the weather.
They make a big impact and a positive difference in our community, providing safe crossing during the start and end of the school day, when vehicle and pedestrian traffic is at its peak each day.
Annual crossing guard appreciation drawing contest
The Ontario Traffic Council school crossing programs committee is once again hosting its province-wide appreciation art contest.
- contest theme: celebrating our school crossing guards
- contest closes: March 31, 2026
- winner announcement: April 13, 2026
This contest is for students aged 4 to 14 to express their gratitude and appreciation for their school crossing guards through art. The winning artwork will be featured on thank-you cards that will be handed out during School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week (June 1 to 5, 2026).
Participant guidelines
- students between 4 and 14 years old
- one entry per student
- open to Ontario students
To submit the artwork, an email must be sent to [email protected] and needs to include:
- student's first name
- age
- school name
- municipality
- contact information
Artwork guidelines
- paper size: 8.5 x 11 inches
- accepted formats: JPEG, PNG or PDF
- any drawing medium may be used
- artwork needs to reflect the theme in a positive and appreciative way
- submission must be original work
- drawings should reflect diversity and inclusivity within the community
Parent/guardian information
By submitting an entry, parents or guardians consent to the use of their child's artwork on thank-you cards and related promotional materials for School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, along with the child's first name and city or town.
Reminders to drivers
As of January 1, 2016, all vehicles and cyclists are required by the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to stop and wait until children and Crossing Guards have cleared the entire roadway at school crossings before proceeding.
Support your community's crossing guards
Stop at all crosswalks
Stop when a crossing guard raises their stop sign—this means they are about to escort pedestrians across.
Take notice in school zones
Take notice of whether a crossing guard is on duty and slow down when approaching school crossing locations.
Obey crosswalk laws
Obey the law. Remain stopped until all children AND the Guard have completely exited the roadway.
Proceed with caution
Proceed with caution. Follow speed limits and obey all no stopping and no parking signs. Park in designated areas only.
Crossing guards keep our kids safe
Our crossing guards work hard to keep our children safe, no matter what the weather.
They are an important part of every community and are passionate about safety and connecting with those around them by helping school children and other pedestrians safely cross the street.
Town of Orangeville crossing guard quick facts:
- There are 24 full-time stations for students to cross
- Crossing guards are there daily for the start and end of the school day
- Our crossing guards often volunteer at events like Boo on Broadway and the Santa Claus parade
Crossing guards are dedicated and passionate about the communities they serve!
Join our team of crossing guards
Make a big impact in your community—become a crossing guard and help keep children safe during the busiest times of the school day.
Why Become a Crossing Guard?
- Stay active while working outdoors year-round
- Enjoy a flexible schedule with short shifts
- Be a valued part of your community
- Have summers, PA Days, March Break, and holidays off
If you would like to become a crossing guard, please send us an email or give us a call at 519-941-0440 ext. 5240.
Shifts and times will vary depending on the assigned school and station.
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