Student Parking

The student parking lottery process for the 2026-27 school year was delayed due to the recent cybersecurity incident. As a result, ETHS will use a new, temporary application and permit allocation process. All students who wish to participate in the lottery must submit a Student Parking Lottery Registration Form to opt-in, even if they previously registered through myETHS. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

How To Enter

1. Submit a Student Parking Lottery Registration Form.
2. Pay all outstanding fees and fines by July 26 through the ETHS Web Store (details below).
3. Monitor your ETHS email for lottery results and next steps.

Details about eligibility, deadlines, and next steps are provided below.

Eligibility Requirements
The parking lottery is open to students entering Grade 12 only. Students must have no outstanding balance on their student account in order to be eligible. Students and families can check the current account balance through the ETHS Web Store using the Student ID number.

Please note: Due to the cybersecurity incident, detailed account information is temporarily unavailable and cannot currently be displayed online.

How to Enter
To enter the parking lottery, students must complete the Student Parking Lottery Registration Form by July 26, 2026. A new registration form is required for all students, including those who previously registered through myETHS. There is no fee to enter the lottery.

Submitting a lottery registration form does not guarantee that a student will receive a parking permit. Students should monitor their ETHS email closely throughout the process, as all lottery results, deadlines, and instructions will be communicated by email.

Students must pay all outstanding balances in full by July 26, 2026, for their registration to remain eligible for the lottery. Payments may be made through ETHS Web Store using the Student ID number, by phone at (847) 424-7100, or in person at the Business Office (H108). A receipt will be provided as confirmation of payment. Please note: Students who have not paid their outstanding account balance by the deadline will be removed from the lottery.

Permit Cost and Payment
The cost of a student parking permit is $400. A discounted parking permit rate of $200 is available for students who qualify for financial assistance. Payment must be made in full before the permit is issued.

Lottery Results and Permit Purchase
Only students who have submitted the new Student Parking Lottery Registration Form will be included in the lottery. Students who previously registered through myETHS must re-register using the new form. Parking permits are issued to individual students and may not be sold, shared, transferred, or used by another student.

Students will be selected through a randomized system and notified by email by July 29. To secure their parking permit, selected students must complete a permit registration process and submit payment by August 2, 2026. As part of the permit registration process, students will be required to provide current vehicle and driver information, including a valid driver’s license, license plate number, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Additional instructions about the permit registration process and payment options will be included in the notification email.

Parking permits will not be held for students who miss the permit registration or payment deadline. Any parking permits that have not been claimed and paid for by August 2 will be released through a second-round lottery. Students selected in the second round will be notified by email on August 3 and must complete the permit registration and payment process by the deadline provided.

Parking Permit Pick-Up
Parking permits will be available for pick-up on August 6-7, 2026. Detailed pick-up instructions will be shared directly with students by email. Students who receive a parking permit must follow all ETHS student parking rules and regulations. These requirements are available at eths202.org/parking.

Questions?
For more information, visit eths202.org/parking. If you have questions about entering the parking lottery, email asksafety@eths202.org or call (847)424-7510.

Students with a valid parking permit who need to drive a different vehicle to school can request a temporary permit from the Safety Office. To replace a lost or damaged permit, a parent/guardian must submit a written request to asksafety@eths202.org. A $100 replacement fee applies.

ETHS student parking permits are a privilege and must be used responsibly. By purchasing a parking permit, students agree to follow the ETHS Student Parking Rules and Regulations outlined below. Failure to follow these rules may result in fines, loss of parking privileges, or disciplinary action.

General Rules

• Student parking is in effect from 6:00am to 4:00pm on school days.
• A valid ETHS parking permit must be displayed at all times on the registered vehicle.
• Students may only park in their assigned lot and designated student parking space.
• Parking permits are non-transferable and may not be shared, loaned, or sold.
• ETHS is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles parked on school property.
   

Parking and Driving

• Students must follow all traffic laws and drive safely on campus.
• Speeding, reckless driving, or unsafe behavior may result in immediate revocation of parking privileges at the discretion of Safety Department staff.
• Vehicles must be parked within designated lines; blocking driveways, fire lanes, or other vehicles is prohibited.
• Students must park in their assigned spot to avoid parking tickets. Unauthorized vehicles or those parked in non-student areas may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense. Parking tickets issued on ETHS property are municipal tickets from the City of Evanston. If a student believes a parking ticket was issued in error, they must complete a Parking Ticket Void Request Form in the Safety Office (H102) located near Entrance 1.
• If another vehicle is parked in a student’s assigned spot, the student must immediately notify the Safety Department for guidance. Students may not park in another spot while the issue is being resolved.
• All ETHS parking lots have ADA accessible parking. Accessible parking spaces are reserved for vehicles with accessible parking placards or license plates.
• Overnight parking is only allowed with prior approval from the Safety Department. To request overnight parking, students must submit an Overnight/Extended Parking Request form in the Safety Office (H102) located near Entrance 1.
• Temporary or replacement permits are available through the Safety Department (fees may apply). Students must notify the Safety Department if they change vehicles during the school year.
• ETHS reserves the right to revoke parking privileges for excessive violations, safety concerns, or disciplinary reasons. Refunds will not be provided.