(Photo courtesy of Bend-La Pine Schools)

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 3, and the Bend-La Pine Transportation Department is preparing families and students for bus ridership with two different programs.

Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety

The first is the return of the Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety program. New bus riders, kindergarten students and their families are invited to watch a short movie featuring Winnie the Pooh and learn about rules and behavior expectations of bus riding. Students also learn how to cross the street safely, line up to wait for the bus and have the opportunity to ride a bus together. A Spanish-speaking staff member will be available during all sessions. Refreshments will be provided.

The popular, one-hour sessions are scheduled to take pl

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