National School Bus Safety Week

Schools around the country will recognize 2013 School Bus Safety Week by conducting student activities to educate students about school bus safety.
 
State and school officials recognize that transportation is one of the most vital and visible support systems for Arkansas public school students. 

Every school day approximately 325,000 Arkansas students are transported over 250,000 miles on more than 5,000 school buses.

The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation will observe National School Bus Safety Week October 21-25, 2013, as designated by the National Association for Pupil Transportation.  The week is set aside annually to promote school bus safety for all students.

Pictured is Ms. Freddie Hankins, a 30 year veteran bus driver of the Cabot School District. Both Ms. Hankins and Director of Transportation Charlie Donham say that their first priority each and every day is "safety comes first!"

The Cabot School District would like to show their appreciation to the Transportation Department and to all the school bus drivers! Thank you for doing such a great job protecting our students.