First Rider Program

New bus riders – join us for a fun and informative First Rider session before the start of the 2025-2026 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 22nd 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. @ Gymnasium of École catholique des Étoiles-du-Nord (54 Discovery Rd)
• Sioux Lookout: Friday, August 22nd 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.@ Sioux Mountain Public School (89 First Ave North)
• Kenora: Saturday, August 23rd , 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ King George School (320 6th Ave South)
• Dryden: Saturday, August 23rd 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ The Centre (100 Casimir Avenue)
• Ignace: Thursday, August 28th @ Ignace EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• Ear Falls: First Rider will be held in school during the first week of school. Please contact Ear Falls Public School for more details.

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.