Transportation
Transportation is provided for students in grades K-12. School Bus Transportation is a vital and integral part of the Russell County Education System. Russell County is a rural community that covers over 640 square miles. We transport, on average, 3,200 students 3,600 miles every day. The fleet is composed of 75 buses, including spares, with 72 of these buses on regular routes and 8 special needs routes.
It is recommended that students arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Please inform your child to wait a reasonable amount of time for the bus arrival. Please keep in mind that buses may not always arrive on time due to adverse weather conditions or traffic delays.
Any student whose behavior is detrimental to the welfare or safety of other students or who refuses to follow directions may be denied the privilege of riding the school bus.
Our mission: Provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation for all eligible students of the Russell County School District.
Questions regarding transportation should be directed to:
Transportation Supervisor, (334)-408-4926.
Things To Know
- When registering or re-registering please indicate whether your child is a "bus rider" or "car rider". This will enable them to be assigned to a bus. Even if your child will only occasionally ride the bus, mark them as a bus rider.
- Bus Rules:
- Obey and cooperate with the bus driver (at all times)
- After boarding the bus, take your seat immediately
- Do not talk to or disturb the bus driver (except in emergencies)
- Do not harass other students
- Do not fight
- Do not argue or yell
- Do not use profanity
- Sit erect with your feet on the floor and keep your belongings out of the aisle
- Keep your hands, head, and objects inside the bus
- Do not eat, drink, or chew gum on the bus
- Do not smoke, vape, or strike matches/cigarette lighters on the bus
- Do not bring fireworks, weapons (including toys), or anything that may endanger the lives of others on the bus
- Do not commit careless or willful acts that may cause injury to others
- Keep the bus clean by picking up any trash that is dropped
- Do not commit careless or willful acts that may cause damage to the bus (may result in a monetary charge)
- Acceptable use of cell phones: music and games with ear buds or headphones. (photo and video, calling and texting are prohibited)
- The bus driver is authorized to assign seats
- BE COURTEOUS AND KIND
- Reference: Russell County School District handbook for parents and students, pages 25-26
