New Bus Routes Start For Stillwater Area Schools

STILLWATER, MN — Officials in Stillwater Area Public Schools warned more than a thousand families last month that the district might not be able to provide transportation for their students amid a widespread bus-driver shortage.

Notices about potential disruptions were sent to families who live within two miles of their schools. But thanks to new neighborhood hubs and some families opting out, more than 900 students in that zone still have access to transportation from the district, officials said in a news release.

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Recently redrawn bus routes started Wednesday for students in Stillwater Area Public Schools.

Also starting Wednesday, parents are no longer allowed to drop off students early at schools due to staffing shortages, and students cannot have their friends ride the bus with them, officials said.

Though the district found room on its buses for almost 1,000 more students than previously anticipated, about 900 students will remain without district-provided transportation options.

District officials said they plan to add new bus routes as more drivers are hired. They are encouraging anyone who is interested in driving school buses to apply at metrotn.com.

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