Transportation

Amistad
Amon Creek
Canyon View
Cascade
Cottonwood
Eastgate
Edison
Fuerza
Hawthorne
Lincoln
Ridge View
Sage Crest
Southgate
Sunset View
Vista
Washington
Westgate

Chinook
Desert Hills
Highlands
Horse Heaven Hills
Park

Kamiakin
Kennewick
Southridge

To ensure the safety of our Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten students, each student will have a color-coded tag attached to their backpack, indicating their permission to walk home:

• Green Tag: For Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten students who have permission to walk home alone from their bus stop.

• Yellow Tag: For Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten students who have permission to walk home with a sibling, relative, buddy, or neighbor.

• Red Tag: For ECEAP, Keeywadin Discovery Center, or Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten students who must be received by an adult at the bus stop.

Please ensure that your child's tag is securely attached and visible at all times to help our bus drivers and staff identify the correct procedure for each student. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we prioritize the safety of our youngest students.

• The driver is in full charge of the bus and students.

• Students shall only ride their regularly assigned bus.

• No students shall be permitted to leave the bus except at their regular stop, unless written permission is given by the principal or parent.

• Each student may be assigned a seat which they will be seated in at all times.

• Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct must be observed.

• No eating or drinking is allowed on the bus.

• No tobacco, matches, lighters, or firearms allowed on the bus.

• No student will open a window without first receiving permission from the driver.

• No students shall, at any time, extend their head, hands, or arms out of any window.

• Students are not allowed to have anything in their possession that may cause injury to another student, such as sticks, breakable containers, or weapons.

• Students must remain seated and keep all emergency exits and aisle ways clear.

• Students are to remain seated until the bus has come to a complete stop.

• Students may cross the roadway only in front of the bus and NEVER behind it.

• Students should arrive to their schedule bus stop five (5) minutes prior to the pick up time.

• Student misconduct on the bus can be reason to discontinue bus rider privileges.

• Parents of students damaging school buses will be responsible for reimbursement.

• No skateboards or scooters allowed on the bus.  

Bus Expectations Informational Flier (English)
Bus Expectations Informational Flier (Spanish)

Bus Safety Tips for Parents (English)
Bus Safety Tips for Parents (Spanish)

Bus Stop Safety

Bus Discipline Policy

Appeal Process

All student discipline can be appealed by contacting your students school administrator or transportation coordinator.  A meeting will be set up to discuss the conduct and consequence.