Amherst School Bus Schedules for 2013-14

The first day of school is fast-approaching in Amherst. On Wednesday, SAU 39 posted its update bus schedules for the 2013-14 school year. As happens each year, bus routes are adjusted to accommodate the shift of bus populations based on matriculation. Make sure you check out this year's schedules and be sure you know where and when you child(ren) are getting on and off the big yellow bus. 

Don't forget! The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 28. Registration day for all students in Amherst, Mont Vernon and at Souhegan is Monday. Aug. 26.

Amherst Middle School/Souhegan High School

AM/PM Bus Routes

Clark/Wilkins Elementary School

AM/PM Bus Routes*

Mont Vernon Village School

Contact First Student Transportation with any questions regarding bus issues for your child(ren) at 672-3355.

* Kindergarten and first grade students may not be discharged from afternoon buses unless:

• Child is met by a parent or guardian;
• Child is to be met by another adult when a parent/guardian has provided signed, written instruction;
• Child is released with or met by an older sibling (second grade and above) when a parent/guardian has provided signed, written instruction;
• A parent/guardian has provided signed, written instruction that the child is to be released to walk to his/her destination alone from the bus stop.

Any person meeting a kindergarten, readiness, or first grade student who is not known to the bus driver may be required to show identification to the driver.

According to the SAU #39 website, the following tips will help keep your children safe when using bus transportation.

• Leave plenty of time to get to the bus stop safely. 
• Walk on the sidewalks, where available. 
• Remain alert at all times; don’t listen to your MP3 players, text, talk on your cell phone or play handheld video games because you won’t be aware of what’s happening around you.  
• Also be careful when wearing your hood up; it makes it difficult for you to see. 
• When waiting for the bus, stay away from the street. Make sure you are aware of traffic and follow all traffic safety rules. 
• Make sure the driver can see you at all times by staying 10 giant steps away from the outside of the bus.
• Wait for the bus to stop completely before you approach it to get on or before you stand up to get off. 
• Clothes or backpacks should not have drawstrings, toggles or key chains. They can get caught on bus handrails and doors. 
• Use the handrail so you don’t trip on the stairs. 
• Find a seat and sit down immediately. 
• Know your driver’s name and bus number to be sure you are boarding the right bus. 
• Be courteous and respectful to your driver. 
• Talk and laugh quietly with friends, but do not scream. It distracts the driver. 
• Don’t put your head, arms, papers or anything out the window. 
• If you drop something near the bus, don’t pick it up. The driver may not see you. Instead, ask the driver for help. 
• If you have to cross the street, wait until the driver lets you know it’s OK to cross. 
• Stay away from the bus wheels at all times – especially the back wheels where it’s hard for the driver to see you.