Families are encouraged to review bus safety guidelines with their student before the start of the school year:
- Remain seated at all times
- Keep legs facing forward and not in the aisles
- Wait for the driver’s signal prior to crossing the road
- Use the handrails when getting on and off the bus
- If you miss the bus, don’t run towards or after it
- Keep your hands to yourself
- Be courteous to other riders
- No eating or drinking on the bus
- Listen to and respect your driver
- Be at your bus stop at minimum five minutes prior to your pick up time
- No horseplay at the bus stop
- Keep voice volume to reasonable level
Additional Resources
Minnesota State Patrol School Bus Brochures
Safety Tips for Grades K-3:
Click here
Safety Tips for Grades 4-6:
Click here
Additional Safety Information:
Click here
Activity Sheet for Students:
Click here
Security and Safety Starts with You and Your Child
Click here
Minnesota State Patrol School Bus Safety Video - Be Ready For The Ride
Know when to stop for school busses:
