crossing guard
noun
: a person whose job is to help people (such as schoolchildren) go across busy streets safely
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Another tragedy averted on Ms. Phillips’ watch, and her shift as a crossing guard outside Marcus Garvey Elementary School is barely halfway over.
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
An investigation determined the crossing guard was helping children when he was struck by a Toyota Camry making a left turn at the intersection of Arnold Street and Hooper Avenue.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
The crossing guard was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Among the activities on her fun list: being a crossing guard; building model trains, which she’s done for over 25 years; drawing; and, of course, spending time with Garry at his place or hers.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Like many Chicago schools, ours deals with a crossing guard shortage, parents wary of letting children walk or bike to class, traffic, and reckless drivers at pickup and drop-off times.
—Patrick Corcoran, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
My father was a carpenter, and my mother worked as a crossing guard.
—Chuck Mattera, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Puckett is an active community member and has worked as a parent volunteer, PTA member, recreational youth sports coach, basketball coach at his son’s school, volunteer crossing guard and lunchtime security support member, according to the lawsuit.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
And usually, a school crossing guard guides students and parents across the intersection.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
An investigation determined the crossing guard was helping children when he was struck by a Toyota Camry making a left turn at the intersection of Arnold Street and Hooper Avenue.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
The crossing guard was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Among the activities on her fun list: being a crossing guard; building model trains, which she’s done for over 25 years; drawing; and, of course, spending time with Garry at his place or hers.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Like many Chicago schools, ours deals with a crossing guard shortage, parents wary of letting children walk or bike to class, traffic, and reckless drivers at pickup and drop-off times.
—Patrick Corcoran, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
My father was a carpenter, and my mother worked as a crossing guard.
—Chuck Mattera, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Puckett is an active community member and has worked as a parent volunteer, PTA member, recreational youth sports coach, basketball coach at his son’s school, volunteer crossing guard and lunchtime security support member, according to the lawsuit.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
And usually, a school crossing guard guides students and parents across the intersection.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
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“Crossing guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossing%20guard. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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