Bus Expectations

- Follow the driver's directions. They're here to keep you safe.
- Stay seated in your assigned seat while the bus is moving.
- Water only, please. No eating or drinking other than water.
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
- Take your trash with you. Ask the driver where to throw it away.
- Phones are okay with earbuds or headphones - no photos or videos.
- Use a level 2 voice or lower. If it gets too loud, the driver may need to stop.
- Be kind and respectful. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- Only bring approved items on the bus - no animals or unapproved objects.
- Be your best and safest self!
Bus Conduct Policies & Consequences
| Elementary | Middle & High School | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Paper - 3 Day Suspension | Courtesy & 3 Write Ups | 3 Write Ups |
| Yellow Paper - 5 Day Suspension | Additional 3 Write Ups | Additional 2 Write Ups |
| Orange Paper - 10 Day Suspension | Additional 2 Write Ups | Additional 1 Write Up |
| Pink Paper - Suspended for the rest of the year | Additional 1 Write Up | Additional 1 Write Up |
At any given time, if there is an incident that deserves permanent suspension, this will be brought to the Holden R-3 Administration for appropriate discipline.
Please make sure your children are at the bus stop 5 minutes before the school bus is scheduled to arrive.
