School Starts for Jefferson County

Around 900 Jefferson County Public School  buses departed the Wilhoit Bus Compound Tuesday morning for th e first day back to school.

Transportation officials advise you to arrive early to your bus stop and to be patient; it is the first day and delays are inevitable. "For the first day, for the first week, it is slow," bus driver Bob Funk said. "There are parents, students, drivers, and schools all trying to coordinate. It usually takes three to four days."

Changes have been made this year, so keep that in mind. Some changes are designed to shorten bus routes and the time students, particularly elementary students, are on the bus.

There has also been some downsizing. "We've had to reduce our high school and middle school depot buses," JCPS spokesperson Rick Caple said. "You lose some of the flexibility, but everyone who qualifies for transportation does have a bus."

"Be there early, but be patient," said JCPS Executive Director of Transportation and Facilities Mike Mulheim. "This afternoon too, we will be late."

Important Numbers to Know:

Fact Line: 485-3228

Transportation Line: 485-3470

Jefferson Country Public Schools JCPS Buses Wilhoit Bus Compound