Transportation News

The Hopkins Transportation Department is responsible for the transporting of every student in the Hopkins School District to include some students attending Parochial Schools in the district. 

Bus Safety

bus- Take at least 10 giant steps in front of bus before crossing the roadway. (You should be far enough in front of bus so driver can see your feet).

- Wait for proper signal from driver before crossing.

- Stop at traffic side of bus and look both to the front and rear of bus. Cross only if traffic has stopped.

- Cross the road. Do not stop or return to the bus.

Misbehavior on Bus

Penalty at discretion of principal depending on circumstances (May include removal from bus for 1 to 10 days or permanent removal from bus by a formal hearing). Serious misbehavior on the bus may also be cause for punishment up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.

IIf you have any questions call the transportation department at 793-7121.

Safe School Bus Evacuation

Board policy directs Hopkins Public Schools to conduct three (3) bus evacuation drills each year. It would be helpful to school personnel for parents to review these rules with your children to ensure quick and efficient evacuation of school buses in cases of an emergency. Students should:

  1. Be silent
  2. Remain seated. Do not be afraid.
  3. Always look at the driver.
  4. Listen for driver's instructions. (Is it a front door or rear door, or both door evacuation?)
  5. Leave all of your belongings on the bus.
  6. Move quickly from your seat to designated exit upon driver's instruction.
  7. Do not push or shove.
  8. Exit carefully.
  9. Help each other. Use the buddy system. Older students look after younger ones.
  10. Remain in line.
  11. Walk to safe waiting area.
  12. Remain with group.
  13. Wait for further instructions.

Special Busing Information

For those parents whose kids are dropped off or picked up other than at your home (i.e. child care), parents must renew bus drop off and pick up spots each year. Your child's busing will only be scheduled to and from home unless you contact us. Call Katie to make arrangements at 793-7121. Please call 2 weeks prior to school opening.

Contact Information

Please contact us with any new transportation needs including new phone numbers at 269-793-7121.

BUS RULES
 

  1. The bus driver may assign seats.
  2. Be courteous.
  3. No profanity.
  4. Do not eat or drink on the bus; Keep the bus clean.
  5. Violence is prohibited.
  6. Remain seated.
  7. No smoking.
  8. Keep your hands and head inside the bus.
  9. Do not destroy property.
  10. For your own safety, do not distract the driver through misbehavior.