First Rider Program

New bus riders – join us for a fun and informative First Rider session before the start of the 2023-2024 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 18^th 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. @ St. John School/ École catholique des Étoiles-du-Nord (54, chemin Discovery Road)
• Sioux Lookout: Friday, August 18^th 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.@ Sioux Mountain Public School (89 First Avenue North)
• Kenora: Saturday, August 19^th , 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ King George School (320 6^th Avenue South)
• Dryden: Saturday, August 19^th 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ The Centre (100 Casimir Avenue)
• Ignace: Thursday, August 24th 11:00 – 12:00 a.m. @ the Ignace EarlyON Child and Family Centre (311 Pine Street)
• 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.