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Bus tips for the first day of school

Classes begin on Wednesday for the St. Joseph School District and the district has some bus safety tips for riders and their parents.

According to a press release, on the first day of school, bus drivers will send home communication with students that includes bus expectations and rules. Drivers will also make sure to have contact information for students.

The school district has some tips for parents for a low stress first day include:

  • Have your child to the bus stop five minutes early. This helps keep everything on schedule and makes sure students don’t miss the bus. It also eliminates safety issues from students running to catch the bus.
  • Meet your kindergartner or first grader at the bus stop. Bus drivers cannot drop off or pick up kindergartners or first graders without a parent present at the bus stop. If a parent is not present, the driver will return the student to the school.
  • Be patient the first week. The first week can be hectic at the schools at the end of the day, which may delay buses. Buses may drop off a little later for this reason.
  • Double check that you have the correct stop at the correct time. Apple Bus and SJSD have worked hard to make routes efficient and safe, while still keeping bus stops within 1-2 blocks of each student. Bus routes may change from year to year, or as the bus drivers get more information about ridership. Find more information on the SJSD website.

Some bus safety tips include:

Stay back off the road, and do not approach the bus until it comes to a complete stop. If crossing in front of the bus, make eye contact with the driver and wait for the driver to give the okay to cross.

Always cross in front of the bus – never behind the bus, which is a blind spot. Walk 10 feet in front of the bus.

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