HELENA — As families get ready for school to start up again, so are bus drivers. School bus drivers have one of the most important jobs for safety, and Helena Public Schools is always looking for help.

As any bus driver will tell you, it may not be the most glamorous job, but it’s an important one.

“Well, we've got almost 500 kids that we bus in now over here,” said Nick Turner, bus supervisor for East Helena School District. “And of course, a lot of times parents work, both parents work, and it's really helpful for the family.”

Bus drivers aim to make a difference for the kids they drive around and have a real impact on their lives in a positive way.

“The students are the number one priority,” said Gary Herseim, a bus driver and trainer for Helena Public Schools. “Their safety, they c

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