First Rider Program

New bus riders – join us for a fun and informative First Rider session before the start of the 2026-2027 school year!

The Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium, in conjunction with our member school boards, and local school bus operators, provides a First Rider program for all new JK/SK bus riders. The First Rider program is designed for parents and children new to school bus transportation. First Rider sessions are approximately one hour long and include a bus ride, as well as important information for students and families.

 

Please see below for details about First Rider in your community. To register, email the Consortium at bussing@nwobus.ca or call 807-223-1256 / toll free 1-866-860-7770.

 

• Red Lake: Friday, August 21st 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. @ Golden Learning Center (16 Eric Radford Way)
• Sioux Lookout: Friday, August 21st 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.@ Sacred Heart School (41 Eighth St)
• Kenora: Saturday, August 22nd , 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ St. John Paul II School (1290 Heenan Pl)
• Dryden: Saturday, August 22nd 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ The Centre (100 Casimir Avenue)
• Ignace: Early to mid-August @ Ignace EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• Ear Falls: Early September – held in school at the beginning of the year

Parents are encouraged to participate in the session with your student. Families are welcome, including younger siblings. However, please note that for safety reasons infants and toddlers are not permitted to ride the bus.