Bus transportation is the bedrock of any public school system. Lee County Schools is fortunate to have a dedicated group of bus drivers and transportation staff to ensure that students arrive at school safely and with minimal delay to the school day as possible.
If you live more than 1.5 miles from your child's school, free school bus transportation is provided. Buses are routed so that the bus passes within one mile of the residence of each student assigned to the bus. Buses may be routed to pick up students who live closer than 1.5 miles from campus if they would have to walk through dangerous conditions to reach school.
By state law, buses can travel only on state-maintained highways, municipal streets or streets with publicly dedicated right-of-way. Buses are routed on main or primary roads. Stops must be 0.2 of a mile apart unless there are safety problems. Bus routes are announced at the first of each year. Parents should check with their child's school during open house for a location and time of the bus stop.
Look both ways before crossing the street.
Obey the bus driver.
Once seated, remain quietly in your seat.
Do not eat or drink on the bus.
Keep your arms, legs, and head inside the bus.
Do not throw things out of the window.
For more information on School Bus Safety in North Carolina, visit the NC Department of Public Instruction's Bus Safety Page.
The "Here Comes the Bus" App shows the real-time location of your child's bus on a map.
It gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for all bus routes.
The app also provides push and email notifications when the bus is near.
Download "Here Comes the Bus" app or visit www.herecomesthebus.com.
Click the "Sign Up" button.
Enter school code "85822" and click "Next" followed by "Confirm"
Complete the "User Profile" box.
Under "My Students," click "Add." Enter your child's last name and student ID number.
Once you confirm your information, you are ready to begin.
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