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Transportation

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the 2025–26 school year beginning on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Students should always be standing at their designated bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Please note that bus arrival times may vary due to traffic, weather, additional student pick-ups, or other circumstances beyond our control. Late and after-school buses are not routed the same way as morning runs and may take additional time.

Kindergarten/Pre-K parents/guardians must meet their child at the bus stop during afternoon return trips from elementary school. Designee forms are available online at our district website or at your child’s school if you wish to authorize another responsible adult. If a parent/guardian or approved designee is not present at the bus stop, the driver will return your child to school. Parents/guardians will then be responsible for promptly picking up their child from the main office.

 

IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION RULES TO REVIEW WITH YOUR CHILD

  1. Be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled time at your bus stop.

  2. Never run toward a moving bus.

  3. Wait safely away from the road until the bus has stopped completely.

  4. Board the bus calmly and respectfully. Do not push or crowd others.

  5. Remain in your assigned seat with your seatbelt securely fastened.

  6. No yelling, fighting, or disruptive behavior.

  7. No eating, gum chewing, or drinking on the bus.

  8. Place backpacks, instruments, and other belongings under your seat.

  9. Keep all aisles, doors, and windows clear.

  10. Follow the bus driver’s directions at all times.

  11. Cross at least 15–20 feet in front of the bus only after receiving the driver’s signal.

  12. Never crawl under the bus for dropped items; alert the driver immediately.

 

Please remember:

  • All district rules, including those regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying, apply on school buses and will be strictly enforced.

  • Students who create repeated disruptions may lose bus privileges.

  • All buses are equipped with seatbelts and video surveillance systems to promote passenger and driver safety.

If you experience ongoing issues with your child’s bus route or stop, please contact the Transportation Department at 973-515-2444. Additional details are available on our district website: www.hanovertwpschools.com.