PPS Student Transportation

Good reminders as we head back to school! Stay safe and enjoy the ride!

Safety Starts at the Bus Stop: Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least five to ten minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Visit the bus stop before the first day of school and show your child where to wait for the bus: at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb. Remind your child that the bus stop is not a place to run or play. Practice bus stop safety this month as you prepare to return to school and share this post to remind others how important school bus safety is.

Thank you!!

Enough said!

School starts Wednesday, August 24th with a FULL DAY for all grades! Motorists should be aware of school buses and extra pedestrian traffic, both near the schools and at bus stops. And please BE PATIENT as the next week or two is always extra chaotic as parents and students get used to the new routine. Have a great school year!

Great news from Nutrition Services!!

Our team is getting ready and excited for the new school year to begin Tuesday! While Congress did not extend all free meals for all students, we did work very hard to get over 50 schools and programs approved for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This means students enrolled in the CEP schools will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch without the need to complete any paperwork. Please see the list of schools below.

Here are some pointers as we prepare for the new school year. Whether your student is a first time rider or a seasoned veteran of the school bus, go over these safety tips with them before school starts, 08/30/22!

A few quick safety tips to start your child’s school day! 🚌

Are you ready? We’re ready! Startup week for drivers has been successfully completed and we are ready to transport students for the 2022/23 school year!
See you next Tuesday! 08/30/22

May the 4th be with you!

In addition to being “World Laughter Day” today is National School Bus Drivers Day! Thank you to all school bus drivers everywhere! In addition to “bleeding yellow” you are the first and last point of educational contact for so many children while transporting them safely to and from school. Your professional, kind, dedicated and humble work matters. Thank you! ❤️🚌

Thank you to our PPS Student Transportation staff who braved the weather every day this week to determine road conditions and keep our community safe. To learn more about how our district makes decisions during inclement weather, check out this article: https://bit.ly/3LWIHvc

Happy Spring! Check out this great series from PBOT’s Safe Routes to Schools with Keyonda McQuarters 🚲🚌

Biking 101: Braking Safely (Part 4) In this video series, Keyonda McQuarters shares tips on biking safely. The series covers the following topics: Fitting a helmet, checking your tires, braking...

“We are aware of recent deaths related to blue fentanyl-laced pills in Portland, which includes students in our community. We extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Portland Public Schools has contacted families to inform them of the issue, and our counselors, social workers, and other staff are currently providing on-site support. We would also like to stress the importance of getting these substances out of circulation. If anyone has information about these substances, we encourage them to notify staff or call the Portland Police Bureau non-emergency line at 503-823-3333. At PPS, we care deeply about our students, and we are committed to their safety and wellbeing." -Dr. Cheryl Proctor, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction & School Communities, at Portland Public Schools

District News - Detail Page From the beginning of this global pandemic, we’ve been guided by advice from public health experts, made adjustments based on new data and updated science, and applied what we’ve learned to guide our response to COVID-19. 

The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health | University of Oregon Tackling Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Transformational gift establishes institute and a new model of delivering critical behavioral health care services Transformational gift establishes institute, new model of delivering critical behavioral health care services EUGENE, Ore. — Today, ...

Thank you amazing cover driver Lourdes Moyola for a great article! ❤️🚌

Understanding Why Your Autistic Child Rocks, Flaps, and Paces Learn how stimming, a common symptom of autism, can be eliminated and explore tips for managing the stims.

Wishing you plenty of rest, good food, and connection with family and friends! At Student Transportation we celebrated with our annual Spectacular Soup Contest & Grilled Cheese Extravaganza. Entries ranged from Beef Taco to Vegan Tom Kha with several delightful pumpkin/butternut squash concoctions too. Katy Ailstock held onto her title of Supreme Soup Empress with her amazing Andouille Sausage and Collard Greens Soup (with Cornmeal Dumplings). Rumor has it she will share the recipe! Thankful to be a part of this dedicated team. 🍁🦃🥧

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Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is Wednesday, November 17th!

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD) is next Wednesday, November 17th! This important day gives students the opportunity to learn about the civil rights movement and make connections to today’s collective efforts for change. RBWTSD gives children the chance to celebrate Ruby’s courage by walking and rolling to school. Connect with your school if you’d like to help organize a walk in honor of Ruby.

To learn more about the Ruby Bridges Foundation, go to rubybridges.com, and follow Ruby at !

Happy Halloween from Student Transportation! This week was Spirit Week: Hat Day, Sports Day, Pajama Day, Creative Mask Day, and Costume Day

We’re hiring! 🚌

🚌 Happy Official School Bus Safety Week! (Of course at PPS we strive to make every week a school bus safety week). 🚌
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SrLBcM991E

School Bus Safety for kids by a kid! We asked our friend Drayden to share 10 school bus safety tips for kids. If your kids ride the school bus, be sure to have them watch this video. Let’s have ...