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Our bus drivers are well trained and student safety is their top priority. We need all students riding the bus to be on their best behavior to allow the driver to stay focused on safe driving. Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. Students that do not follow bus riding procedures and regulations may lose transportation privileges.
Approximate bus pick-up and drop-off times may be viewed HERE. Also, bus drivers will be at Open House each year to answer specific questions.
Students should plan to be outside at least 5-10 minutes before the indicated time each day, as the times listed are approximate.
For more bus information contact the Bus Garage at 270-843-3703.
Warren County School Bus Rider Rules and Regulations for Student’s Safety (These apply to all students riding daily or on field trips.)
Do not load or unload until the bus has come to a complete stop.
When loading, move to the rear of the bus and find a seat.
Use normal speaking voice when talking, never yell or scream.
For your safety and that of others, never toss or throw anything at or to anyone.
Never talk to the driver when the bus is in motion. He\She needs his\her full attention on the road.
Remain seated until the bus has come to a full stop.
Keep arms, legs, and head inside the bus—not out the window.
Keep the bus clean, and never be a destructive passenger.
When loading or unloading at home, be sure all cars have come to a full stop before you cross the road or street in front of the bus.
Be considerate of others and do not annoy them.
ALWAYS cross the road or street in FRONT of the bus.
Do not run or push when loading or unloading.
Don’t be a litterbug! Keep your trash until a trashcan is available.
Eating and chewing gum are not allowed on the bus.
Children under school age and adults, not supervising students, are not allowed to ride on the regular routes.
WRITTEN PERMISSION is required from the parent for any student to ride a bus other than his/her regular one.
Never play with toys or carry live animals on the bus. No glass containers or balloons can be transported on the bus.
When you arrive at school, go directly to the designated area. If a bus is late go directly to the office and check-in.
Bus Driver Responsibilities
Treat all students in a respectful manner, while keeping order on the bus.
Complete misbehavior form when necessary.
Immediately notify the Principal of bus misconduct.
WCPS School Bus Consequences
The first violation reported to the principal by the bus driver will result in a conference between the driver, principal, and child. A phone call will be made with the parent to inform them about the situation.
A second reported misconduct will result in another phone call to the parents which will discuss notice that the bus riding privilege is in jeopardy.
A third report will result in 3 days loss of riding privileges.
A fourth report will result in 5 days loss of riding privileges and the parent must meet with the Director of Transportation or his/her designee prior to riding privileges being restored.
A fifth report will result in 10 days loss of riding privileges.
A sixth report will result in privileges revoked for the rest of the school year. During the suspension from the bus, it is the responsibility of the parents to transport the student to and from school. Failure of the child to attend during this time will be considered an unexcused absence. Students are not to be dropped off at school before 8:00 and must be picked up by 3:30 p.m.
Late Buses
Occasionally we have a late bus picking up in the morning or departing in the afternoon. This may be due to a substitute driver who is unfamiliar with the bus route or a delay at the middle or high school routes prior to our AES routes.
In the afternoons, when the school is aware of a late bus, we will send out a text alert, whenever possible.
To be sure you receive these text alerts, as well as other text communications, you should mark the phone number you want to be alerted on the emergency card area marked: "Alert Now Phone Number." This is at the bottom of the emergency card. After school begins, if you are not receiving messages, contact our front office.
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