Transportation

School Transportation

If you have any questions regarding one of the five bus routes please call the bus managers: Lenny or Deb Braun at 605-380-7079.

If your child will not be riding the bus, please contact your driver before 7:00 a.m. so they can alter their routes. If your child rides an activity bus and will not be returning on it, parents/guardians MUST sign out their child with coaches prior to leaving.

PASSENGERS ARE EXPECTED TO:

Be on time (only 2 minute wait time will be permitted at morning pickup)
Never board bus with live animals, class items (unless contained) or other dangerous items (bats, tools, etc.)
Take their seat and if so directed their assigned seat
Use conversational voice, never use vulgar language, argue, or "bully"
Remain quiet at all railroad crossings AND as directed by the driver
Never put any part of yourself or other items out windows
On exiting the bus to cross the roadway, walk 10 feet in front of the bus and cross only upon signal from the driver

IF YOUR UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT IS REPORTED TO THE PRINCIPALS, YOU RUN THE RISK OF LOSING RIDING PRIVILEGES

2020-2021 Bus Routes (click here)

COVID-19 Transportation Protocol

Hand Sanitizer provided on each bus
Buses will be loaded from back to front to limit the contact of riders in the morning.
Students/athletes will have assigned seats and siblings will be seated together, when practical.
All riders are encouraged wear face coverings when social distancing can not be adhered to on all modes of school transportation.
Bus windows will be opened when practical to increase the amount of fresh air during the trip.
Buses will be disinfected daily (with the ability to disinfect after each trip, if needed).

Bus Application

https://www.ipswich.k12.sd.us/apps/form/Busing_Application