YCUSD

 

This week is National School Bus Safety Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of safe student transportation. As part of this initiative, our school bus drivers are conducting safety and evacuation drills with all student riders.

These drills are an important part of student safety and include:

All students who are physically able are required to participate in an evacuation through the emergency exit, with guidance from the bus driver. These drills are typically conducted in the morning before students are dropped off at school.

 

Did you know that most school bus-related accidents happen during loading and unloading? That’s why it’s critical for students to follow safety rules—not just while riding the bus, but also while waiting at the bus stop.

 

We ask for your help in reinforcing the following safety practices at home:

These expectations are taught by our bus drivers at the beginning of the school year, during the annual safety drills, and reviewed throughout the year. School staff also support these efforts by monitoring designated bus zones and reinforcing safety protocols.

 

Safety drills and instruction are required on all home-to-school bus routes, including those serving special education students. Even if a student cannot physically perform the evacuation, they will still receive important instruction on what to do in an emergency.

 

By working together—parents, students, drivers, and school staff—we can ensure a safe, respectful, and calm transportation experience for everyone. If you have any questions about school bus safety or the drills taking place this week, please contact our transportation department.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe!