School Bus Safety Drills Practiced In Cheltenham

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The Cheltenham School District recently conducted school bus safety drills throughout the week to keep students safe and prepared.

School safety officers, and facilities and transportation staff practiced with students disembarking the bus from the rear emergency exit.

“Safety First! School bus evacuation drills teach our students how to respond if there's ever an emergency on the bus,” CSD Supervisor of Transportation Dawn Woods said. “Practicing these drills helps ensure that everyone stays safe and calm while exiting the bus when there’s an emergency.”

After exiting the bus safely, students were reminded why bus safety is important in emergency situations.

“Just like we have fire drills for building safety, we need to practice for emergencies on the bus as well,” Myers Elementary School Principal Jason Lytle said. “While it’s never happened in all my years as a principal, it’s important to be prepared.”

Click here to learn more about the district's bus safety rules and regulations

(Cheltenham School District)