Red Rock Elementary Announces New School Hours for 2024-25, Aims to Improve Bus Efficiency Amid Driver Shortage

Red Rock Elementary School (RRES) has changed its school start and end times for the 2024-25 academic year. This is a response to the ongoing school bus driver shortage and is aimed at improving transportation efficiency. Students will now start their day at 9:20 a.m. and end at 3:50 p.m.

The change in school timings is a strategy to manage the bus system more effectively. The school bus system, organized around school timings, has been strained due to community growth. The new timings will reduce the need for eight drivers for both morning and afternoon routes.

RRES recognizes that this change may affect families. To minimize the impact, the school has given as much notice as possible. For the first year of this change, SoWashCo Schools will reserve space in the Kids Club before and after school childcare program for current families who register by April 15, 2024.

Registration for new participants in the Kids Club program will open on April 22, 2024. To address any questions or concerns, the school will hold a Zoom meeting in the week following this announcement.

RRES appreciates the support of parents and families during this transition to the new schedule. Despite the driver shortage, the school remains committed to maintaining its service level to students and families.

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