Due to the extreme weather expected tomorrow, Friday, January 21st, Gilbert Community Schools will have a 2-hour late start. There will be no morning pre-school or K Prep. There will be no before-school practices. Stay warm!
COVID-19 UpdateTransportation
Bus Routes & Information
If you are needing your busing information please contact the transportation department at 515-232-0042 or the district office at 515-232-3740.
Bus expectations:
· No eating or drinking on the bus.
· Students will have assigned seats. Family members will be seated together.
Help keep our kids safe!
FLASHING YELLOW
- The bus is preparing to stop
- When following the bus, WARNING: Illegal to pass from behind when yellow lights are flashing
- When approaching the bus, slow your vehicle to 20 MPH or less
- Be prepared to stop
- Look out for the safety of our kids
FLASHING RED with STOP SIGN OUT
- Kids are getting on or off the bus
- WARNING: Illegal to pass from behind or from the opposite direction
- Stop your vehicle at least 15 feet from the bus
- Remain stopped until flashing red ends and stop sign goes in
- Look out for the safety of our kids
Bruce Betts
Transportation Director
E-Mail: bettsb@gilbertcsd.org
Phone: 515-232-0042
The Iowa Department of Transportation reminds us of bus safety and Iowa Law HERE.
Tips to safely load and unload the school bus.