Regional School District 15 goes back to school with adjusted bus routes

SOUTHBURY, Conn. (WTNH)—Regional School District 15 is back to school on Tuesday with some adjustments after historic flash flooding damaged roads and homes in the area last weekend.

“This week we worked through multiple transportation scenarios and evolving plans, with the goal of providing door-to-door transportation to the majority of our families,” district officials said in a statement on their website .

District officials said there are about 123 miles of roads in Southbury, and only about 10 miles remained closed as of Sunday.

“Seven days ago, I didn’t know that we thought we were going to open schools,” Superintendent Joshua Smith said.

On Saturday, bus drivers drove along the new routes to ensure they could pass through safely.

District officials said some bus routes may be longer because certain routes are not currently available for use.

Most bus routes will be able to offer both morning and afternoon transportation. A few families significantly impacted by the road conditions will need to go to the end of a street or travel a short distance to get to a bus stop.

“Several of the roads leading to our house were wiped out, but the town’s crew has been incredible,” said Ashley Erickson, a parent. “They got them patched up, and we’re able to get her on time this morning.”

Bus transportation information for Middlebury and Southbury students for 2024:

• GES Bus Routes
• LMES Bus Routes
• MES Bus Routes
• MMS Bus Routes
• Out of District Schools
• PES Bus Routes
• PHS Bus Routes
• RMS Bus Routes

Families significantly impacted who may need to adjust their schedules for the start of the school year can contact the district’s social workers: Ms. Aldieri at ealdieri@region15.org and Ms. Carey at scarey@region15.org .

“The start of the school year typically requires extra time as students and families adjust to school year schedules, and this year, as we start the school year in the wake of a natural disaster, your support, patience and grace is greatly appreciated,” district officials said.

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