Riding the bus to and from school is a privilege, not a right.  The school has the right to refuse the student access to the bus based on poor behavior and/or repeated offenses.   

Transporting our children is an important job which requires focusing on the road in order to deliver our children safely.  Students are expected to follow the driver’s directions and behave appropriately on the bus so that the drivers can do their job.  Students should engage in appropriate conduct on the bus, including:

• Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop at school or home;

• Do not run on the bus;

• Keep books and bags on their laps or under their seats;

• Keep the aisle clear;

• Do not disturb the driver with loud talking, yelling, or foul language;

• Ask the driver’s permission to open windows;

• Put all garbage in the trash, not out the windows;

• Keep hands, arms, heads, or feet inside of the bus windows;

• Do not touch the emergency doors, exit controls, or bus safety equipment except in a drill or real emergency;

• Eat or drink at home or school, but not on the bus;

• Quickly obey the driver’s instructions;

• Do not push or crowd when entering or exiting the bus; use the handrail;

• Walk in front of the bus and wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross.

Students are not allowed to bring the following items on the bus:  Tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, living or dead creatures or animals, weapons or facsimiles, explosive devices, chemicals, balloons, food or drink not provided by the school, or glass containers. 

Students are expected to follow all school rules and expectations while at the bus stop and while on the bus.

• 1st Offense – The student will receive a written warning for their behavior. The bus driver may assign seats as a result. The student will not be allowed to ride the bus until a parent has signed the warning paper.

• 2nd Offense – The student will receive a written warning for their behavior. The bus driver may assign seats as a result. The student will not be allowed to ride the bus until a parent has signed the warning paper.

• 3rd offense – The student will not be allowed to ride the bus anymore. Parents will be responsible for providing the transportation.

Bus students must bring a note from home if they are staying in town at night and will not be riding the bus home.  Non-bus students cannot ride a bus for any reason!