VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Vicksburg Community Schools is hosting a bus safety carnival this Thursday, August 18
The event takes place from 5:30-7:30pm on the lawn and parking lot of the Vicksburg Administration Building at 301 South Kalamazoo Avenue.
School officials say the event is free and geared toward preschool through elementary school children, but the entire community is invited to attend.
Children are invited to take a bus ride around the community and learn about safety rules for driving and riding school buses before the school year.
“Our goal is to get them excited about going back to school, but also to make sure they know what to do if they have to evacuate a school bus and that they understand the danger zone and blind spots around the bus and how to ride safely. and away,” said VCS Director of Transportation Karen McKinstry.
The fire department will also be teaching fire safety, while the Big Read Machine mobile library will be at the carnival and every child will receive a free book. The event also features free games and prizes, as well as hotdogs and water for every child.
