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Transportation Department

Hanover Community Schools Corporation is dedicated to providing safe and secure transportation for all of our students. Whether it is traveling to sporting events, field trips or special activities, Hanover drivers strive to be efficient.  

Being the 3rd fastest growing school district in the State of Indiana, Hanover Community Schools Corporation is always looking to increase our transportation staff. Currently, we have 29 routes transporting up to 2850 students. All HSCS transportation staff are trained in all aspects of student transportation and safety year round. We provide free training for interested people in CDL Licensing and Bus Monitoring.

The school bus is the safest vehicle on the roadway, but everyone needs to help in order to get the students to their destination safely. Parents and students should familiarize themselves with school bus rules and regulations. When students, and parents, do not follow the rules, they jeopardize the safety of everyone on the bus.

School buses are designed for safety. Yellow was not chosen because it is a happy, warm color. It was chosen because it attracts attention quickly and can be seen easily in your peripheral vision. The bus has flashing red lights, cross-view mirrors, and a stop sign. The bus also has a law that protects students. It is illegal for drivers to pass a stopped school bus while dropping off or picking up students. All HCSC buses are equipped with Stop Arm Cameras that capture video and images of violations. Tickets may be issued to drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.

Remember... DO NOT PASS THE FLASH!

My Ride K-12

  1. Go to the My Ride K-12 website >>> My Ride K-12 
  2. If you do not already have a registered email, click Sign up.
  3. To registers, enter your email address, a password, and a name.
  4. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Click on the link in the email to confirm registration through their website.
  5. When prompted, search for the name of school district your child attends. 
  6. Enter the unique information required by your district to find your student. Repeat this step to add additional students.
  7. Once you have linked to a student, click on that student's profile to see all relevant transportation information.
  8. To share a student link with another person, select a student and click the Share button.
  9. Enter the email of the person you would like to share with. That person should receive a confirmation email that will automatically link them to the shared student(s). Recipients must register with My Ride K-12 to access the student's information. 

Safe Practices to Teach Your Children

  • Be at the stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

  • NEVER RUN AFTER THE BUS

  • Wait for the bus on the sidewalk if practicable and, if no sidewalks, approximately 20 feet away from the edge of the road.We will have a chalk line of X marks the spot this year for most stops to give the students a visual of where to stand.

  • If you drop anything, do not pick it up! Keep everything in your bookbag. If something has dropped DO NOT BEND DOWN TO GET IT,go to the sidewalk away from the bus and motion to the driver that you need his/her help.

  • Don’t get the mail if the mailbox is by the street.

  • Never go close to the front, sides, and back of the bus. The driver might not be able to see you!    

  • MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD KNOWS TO LEAVE SPACE IN FRONT OF THE BUS AT LEAST 12 FT

  • ASK YOUR DRIVER IF HE/SHE CAN SEE YOUR FEET?

If Your Child Has To Cross The Street - Safe Practices In The Morning

  • Wait on the same side of the road that you live on, on the sidewalk if practicable
  • After the bus has stopped, look at the driver
  • Walk to the edge of the roadway and look left, right and left again,look at the driver for the thumbs up to cross and if clear, walk directly across the street.
  • If you are unsure about any moving vehicle, stay where you are and wait until that vehicle has completely stopped.

If Your Child Has To Cross The Street - Safe Practices In The Afternoon

  • Stay sitting until your bus is completely stopped 
  • When you exit the bus, walk 12 feet (6 big steps) directly away from the bus.
  • Turn left and walk at least 12 feet (6 big steps) ahead in front of the bus.  If the bus has a crossing gate, you should be beyond the end of the crossing gate.
  • Look at the driver. When the driver signals you to cross, walk to the edge of the bumper ½ way and stop.
  • Now, look left. Right and left again. If all is clear, look back at the driver; the driver will give you a sideways thumb to complete the crossing.
  • Walk directly across.     

Thank you in advance for your help, from the Hanover Bus Drivers.

 

Director of Transportation

Beth Rufo is the new Director of Transportation for Hanover Central School Corporation. Mrs. Rufo resides in Lowell. She was a bus driver for five years and then moved to Michigan for four years. She came to this school district as the Assistant Director of Transportation earlier this year.  “I drove a bus for 22 years,” Mrs. Rufo said. As director of transportation, her main job is to run the department. “We currently have 22 bus drivers with 29 buses,” she said.  “I have to run the department and make sure the students’ needs are met on the bus.” If they are short on bus drivers, she will step in and drive a bus.  She also does a lot of the ordering of supplies like gas, diesel and also helps with the maintenance of the buses.  

 

Mrs. Rufo has to help set up the routes, which is a never-ending job. “Basically, I have to make sure things run smoothly all around,” she said. Mrs. Rufo is a widow and has four children and five grandchildren. “I like the people I work with here at Hanover,” she said. She likes to swim, camp and work in the yard growing flowers. She also likes to do crafts and likes to hang out with her family.

Mrs. Beth Rufo

Phone: 219-374-3838

Email: brufo@hanover.k12.in.us