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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 2, 2024
School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
February 12-16
Since 1976, Wisconsin School Bus Association has ensured the state's School Bus Drivers are recognized and appreciated through the annual Appreciation Week event held every second full week in February. This year, the Wisconsin School Bus Driver Appreciation Week is February 12-16, 2024.
This commemorative week recognizes all school transportation personnel who are involved in the highest standards of safe practices to assure the protection of their passengers, our state’s most precious cargo. The Wisconsin School Bus Association, through its Board of Directors, pledges its full and dedicated cooperation with the Department of Transportation’s Office of Transportation Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, State Patrol, the Traffic Safety Council, the Department of Public Instruction, schools, law enforcement agencies, PTAs, CESAs, and other organizations in promoting public awareness of the importance of school bus transportation.
In Wisconsin, there are more than 12,000 school bus drivers who safely transport more than 400,000 students to and from school each school day and travel a total average of 144 million miles a year.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Week is an excellent opportunity for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operations, school administrators, and other interested parties to show their appreciation to school bus drivers. These drivers are true heroes ensuring Wisconsin’s students have a safe and reliable ride to school and home every day.
WSBA is honored to recognize the dedication and care each school bus driver demonstrates to students every day.
Proclamation Pictured Below