Winston County schools approve staff changes ahead of August start
The Winston County Board of Education approved two non-renewals, new hires, a transfer and more than $3.37 million in expenditures at its May 21 meeting.
School Transportation
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Perry schools plan fewer bus stops, end front-door pickup for many students
Perry Public Schools plans to reduce town-route bus stops, shift students to community pickup locations and change transportation eligibility for the 2026-27 school year.
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Aurora schools narrow facilities proposal to $80 million Essential Plan ahead of possible November bond issue
Aurora City School District is advancing a narrower facilities proposal centered on a new Craddock Elementary building, a transportation facility and priority repairs across existing schools.
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Freeport district cuts bus route for 62 students to save about $75,000
Freeport School District 145 plans to eliminate a bus route serving 62 Center and Blackhawk elementary students starting with the 2026-27 school year.
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Monroe schools will issue digital bus passes and may change stops for Williamstown students
Monroe Township Public Schools will move 2026–27 bus passes and stop information to Genesis, while route optimization may change some bus stops.
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Oakwood Elementary renovations will move Yanceyville K-5 students to South Elementary
Oakwood Elementary’s K-5 students will attend South Elementary during renovations planned for the 2026-27 school year. Caswell County Schools also changed start times to support tiered bus routes.
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Cobleskill-Richmondville district opens public comment on 2026-27 safety plan
The Cobleskill-Richmondville school board opened a 30-day comment period on its 2026-27 district-wide safety plan and scheduled an Aug. 3 public hearing.
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Allendale schools warn late bus registrations could delay transportation
Allendale Public Schools says transportation enrollment for 2026-27 has ended and late requests submitted after July 1 may take up to two weeks to process.
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Tulls Creek Elementary set to open in Moyock for 2026-27 school year
Tulls Creek Elementary on Tulls Creek Road is scheduled to open for the 2026-27 school year on a 36-acre site beside the Moyock Library.
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May Valley Road bridge closure continues to affect Maple Valley travel through Aug. 23
King County’s replacement of Fifteen Mile Creek Bridge No. 493C has closed SE May Valley Road near Issaquah-Hobart Road SE, affecting travel and school-bus planning.
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Monroe County road work continues to restrict traffic near Newport
A Monroe County Road Commission update for the week of July 27 reports traffic restrictions near Newport while maintaining local access and school transportation where applicable.
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West New York schools approve 2026-27 town service agreements
West New York’s school board approved a broad package of town service agreements for security, transportation, facilities and a future recreation site.
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White Bear Lake schools will shift secondary start times this fall
White Bear Lake Area Schools will move middle-school and high-school start and dismissal times for the 2026-27 school year as the district works to improve transportation efficiency.
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Brentwood school district proposes nearly $1 million in transportation for two child-safety zones
A Brentwood Union Free School District proposal would add transportation for eligible students in two designated child-safety zones beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, at an estimated combined annual cost of $964,153.36.
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Boise students return Aug. 12 as schools finish summer upgrades
Boise School District students return Aug. 12, with enrollment and transportation preparations underway and facility work continuing at two Boise schools.
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Hillsborough County advances nearly $3 million Safe Routes project for Brandon schools
A pedestrian and bicycle safety project serving Brandon High School and Limona Elementary School has reached the design phase, with construction planned from early 2027 through early 2028.
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Hershey High School stadium work changes campus access through summer 2026
Stadium construction at Hershey High School closed portions of campus and redirected walkers, community-center users and bus traffic. The district has not confirmed completion.
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Naperville 203 Starts Work on Fifth Avenue Transportation Facility
Naperville School District 203 has begun site clearing and foundation work for a new transportation facility on its Fifth Avenue property.
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East Stroudsburg School District Gets $38,750 to Recruit and Train Bus Drivers
The East Stroudsburg Area School District was awarded $38,750 to recruit and train school bus drivers, a potential transportation benefit for families whose students are served by the district in the Stroudsburg area.
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APS Families Have Four Days Before Albuquerque Schools Reopen Aug. 7
Albuquerque Public Schools families have four days as of Monday, Aug. 3, to finish registration, update contacts and check transportation details before most students return Aug. 7.
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First Student scheduled Plymouth facility closure, 125 expected layoffs after Wayzata contract loss
A Minnesota WARN notice says First Student planned to permanently discontinue operations at its Plymouth facility around July 31, affecting 125 employees after the company reported losing a Wayzata Public Schools contract.
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Decatur City Schools tracks staffing, arrival changes before 2026-27 start
Decatur City Schools is preparing for 2026-27 with eight teaching vacancies, continued bus-driver recruitment, revised drop-off procedures and construction-related changes still being finalized.