09/02/2026
Safety Starts at Home!
A valuable safety reminder to keep our riders, road users, and communities safe every single day. With a few days to go before kicking things off this school year let's prepare with the very first step: practicing school bus routines at home!
Here’s how families can prepare for a safe and smooth trip:
1️⃣ Decide what time you need to leave so you’re at the stop 5-10 minutes early.
2️⃣ Plan the best and safest route to walk to the stop.
3️⃣ Walk together to the stop and talk through the routine.
4️⃣ Point out exactly where students should wait safely.
5️⃣ Practice crossing the road (if needed):
Look both ways for traffic 🚗
Make eye contact with the bus driver for the “go ahead” 👍
Cross 10 big steps in front of the bus (never behind).
6️⃣ Remember to keep backpacks zipped up and belongings tucked away. 🎒
Practicing at home helps make the ride to and from school safe, simple, and stress-free.
