Lakeland Kindergarteners Take Their Very First School Bus Ride

SHRUB OAK, NY — By the time the first day of school arrives, one group of new students will already be old hands when it comes to catching the bus.

From the Lakeland Central School District.

Soon-to-be kindergarteners took their first ride on the school bus so they would know what to expect when school begins in the Lakeland Central School District on September 3. Students at all five elementary schools had the chance to learn about school bus safety and ride the bus so they would know what to expect.

Students waved goodbye as they climbed the stairs of the bus. After their rides, they arrived back at their new schools to cheers.

"I started in Lakeland in fifth grade so I didn’t get to do this. When I told my friends about it, they all remembered it. It is really a special day," said one parent at George Washington Elementary School.

Deana Hartung, principal at Lincoln-Titus Elementary School, summed up the day saying, "The Kindergarten Bus Run marks a significant milestone as our youngest students embark on their educational journey. As they navigate their first bus ride, meet new classmates, and explore our school, they are building a foundation for a successful academic year filled with growth and discovery. We are excited to welcome each student and can't wait to watch them thrive."

This release was produced by the Lakeland Central School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.