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Crossing Guards Gone From Fairfax Highs | Washington DC News

Fairfax County’s sudden removal of high school crossing guards has sparked alarm among parents and officials, as students now face dangerous intersections without safety assistance—especially at schools like South Lakes High, where past tragedies have occurred. Despite police claiming no crash data supports the move, eyewitnesses report frequent near-misses and hazardous driving. Parents fear “multiple accidents waiting to happen,” recalling how guards once ensured safe, orderly crossings. In response, the school board is demanding an investigation and has allocated $400,000 in the budget to…

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