Sturgis Families,
Starting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, we will be temporarily consolidating one of our bus routes due to a shortage in drivers. This change will likely delay some routes, pick-up, and drop-off times. Additionally, we will likely have to shift resources to transport athletes to and from events. Our hope is to minimize these impacts, and we anticipate that the consolidation will last no longer than 3 weeks. All students that will be shifted to a new route during the short-term consolidation have either received a call from the transportation department or will receive a call before Tuesday.
Here are some of the steps that we are taking to quickly remedy the situation:
- We increased bus driver wages on Monday, August 18, 2025
- We are in the process of training and certifying five additional individuals that will be able to drive a school bus.
- We have ordered two additional Transit Vans to increase transportation options for trips and athletics.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate our way to a sustainable solution.