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Wellington County Kindergarten Students Can Take A Practice Bus Ride

Wellington County residents with children entering Kindergarten can ensure their kids are familiar with their school bus before the first day of school.

Parents can sign their new learners up for Kindy Ride Day, which is Tuesday, August 29.

Wellington Dufferin Student Transportation Services will provide a short video, question and answer period, and a family bus ride.

The one-hour sessions begin at 9am at various sites.

Book your ride in advance between by August 25.

To register at the location closest to you, call:

Rockwood Centennial PS: Rockwood, Eramosa, Erin and Hillsburgh area Denny Bus Lines, 519-833-9117

Centennial Hylands Elementary School (w/c accessible site): Shelburne Stock Orangeville, 519-925-1434

Victoria Cross Public School (w/c accessible site): Mount Forest and north of Arthur Brenmar Transit, 519-338-3336

Elora Public School (w/c accessible site): Elora, Fergus and south of Arthur Voyageur, 519-787-2200

Mono-Amaranth Public School: Orangeville First Student Orangeville, 519-941-2582

South Guelph STC – Elliott’s, 519-822-5225

East Guelph First Student Orangeville, 519-941-2582

West Guelph Sharp Bus Lines, 519-824-1252

For more information, please contact STWDSTS online at www.stwdsts.ca or by phone at 519-824-4119 or 1-888-292-2224 (toll-free). Visit www.findmyschool.ca to determine transportation eligibility for any residential address in the district.

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