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Transportation Update, Poland School bus with Caution sign

This afternoon, Bus #1 was involved in a traffic accident during the PSHS/Middle School portion of the afternoon drop-off procedure. No students were immediately injured/harmed by the accident. The bus contained Poland Seminary High School students as they were en route to pick up the middle school students at Poland Middle School. Bus #1 riders were evaluated by local officials to ensure their safety. Then, the riders were relocated to another bus route to resume drop-off procedures under transportation emergency protocols. With the influx of traffic at the impacted area, expect delays in the afternoon drop-off procedures for all bus routes this afternoon.

Transportation Update, Poland School bus with Caution sign

Poland Local School District will be conducting bus evacuation drills on Friday, September 12, 2025. Please note that these are drills and that our transportation staff will be instructing students throughout the process. McKinley & Poland Middle Students will perform the drill upon morning arrival to school. PSHS Students will perform the drill before afternoon departure from school.

image features a yellow school bus with the Poland Bulldogs mascot logo on the door. The text reads “RIDING THE BUS? DRIVING?” in blue, orange, and green, followed by “COMPLETE YOUR TRANSPORTATION FORM!” in red. The bottom of the image includes the website “POLANDBULLDOGS.COM/FINALFORMS.” The background includes a pattern of the word “BULLDOGS” and a faint watermark of the school seal.

In order to determine efficient bus routes, we ask that you complete the Transportation Information Form in FinalForms, indicating if your child will ride the bus. Even if your child will not be riding the bus this school year, this form must still be completed so we can accurately communicate transportation updates with you. Please log in to your FinalForms portal at polandbulldogs.com/finalforms to complete the Transportation Information Form.

A group of Poland Schools bus drivers smile together in a posed photo under the bold message "We Appreciate You! Thank You, Bus Drivers!" with a cartoon of a school bus full of cheerful bulldog characters in the corner.

BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION! The Bulldogs would like to thank our outstanding transportation department for their amazing work this year in transporting us to school and many events. We are grateful for your time and service to the district. In our mission to educate, empower, and inspire, we are so glad that you are behind the wheel! Thank you!

School Bus Rules and Regulations

The privilege of riding the school bus is earned by exhibiting good behavior while on the bus. School buses are an extension of regular school facilities and students are expected to conduct themselves on the buses as they do when they are in the school building. School bus drivers have the responsibility and authority to enforce these rules and regulations.

State law mandates we enforce these rules and regulations:

  • ALL STUDENTS MUST BE AT A DESIGNATED PLACE OF SAFETY DETERMINED BY THE DRIVER. EXAMPLE : PLACE OF SAFETY IS 10 FEET FROM THE STREET ON YOUR DRIVEWAY.
  • STUDENTS SHOULD BE AT THEIR BUS STOP (5) FIVE MINUTES BEFORE THE BUS ARRIVAL TIME.
  • STUDENTS MUST GO DIRECTLY TO AN AVAILABLE SEAT OR ASSIGNED SEAT AND REMAIN SEATED. KEEP AISLES CLEAR. NO STANDING.
  • NO EATING, DRINKING OR CHEWING GUM, OR USE OF TOBACCO ON THE BUS.
  • STUDENTS MUST NOT PUT ARMS, HEADS OR THROW OBJECTS OUT THE WINDOW.
  • WINDOWS MAY BE OPENED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE BUS DRIVER.
  • STUDENTS MUST LEAVE OR BOARD THE BUS AT THE LOCATION THEY HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED UNLESS THEY HAVE PARENTAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORIZATION TO DO OTHERWISE.
  • MARKING OR POKING HOLES IN SEATS IS NOT PERMITTED.
  • CONTINUED DISORDERLY CONDUCT OR PERSISTENT REFUSAL TO FOLLOW THE RULES PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSING BUS RIDE PRIVILEGES.

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Transportation Director

Megan Roemer

Megan Roemer

Director of Transportation, Administration