Every morning, before most students even get to class, our school custodians are already hard at work making sure the building is clean and ready for the day. Usually, two or three custodians begin by wiping tables, putting chairs back where they belong, and sweeping the floors. It’s a fast-paced routine that they move quickly to make sure everything looks spotless before the first bell rings.
Once the main areas are ready, the custodians divide their tasks. One of the female custodians takes care of the girls’ bathroom, restocking soap and paper supplies, emptying trash cans, and making sure everything is sanitary. The male custodian does the same for the boys’ bathroom, making sure it’s fully stocked and clean for the day ahead. They’re careful not to clean both bathrooms at the same time, so students never have to go upstairs just to find an open one.
Throughout the morning, they keep busy cleaning the first floor, especially near the lunchroom and main entrance. The first floor sees the most traffic early in the morning and again during the three lunch waves, when students are coming and going between classes and the cafeteria. The custodians make sure the area stays clean and welcoming during these busy times. They only head upstairs if there’s a spill or a mess in a classroom, which doesn’t happen very often.
