It’s Wisconsin School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, and we are rolling out a huge THANK YOU to our entire Transportation Department!
Every single day, this incredible team is the first smile our students see in the morning and the last wave they receive in the afternoon. Rain, snow, sunshine (and plenty of Wisconsin winter!), they show up with dedication, patience, and care to make sure our students arrive safely.
We are proud to recognize:
Van Drivers
Ryan Ahrendt, Mollie Braman, Michele Conover, Rob Davis, Barb Ewers, Howard Hanson, Cindy Helming, Rich Henry, Michael Hilson, Sandy Hoppmann, Luann Hubert, David McCarthy, Haley McCormick, Jene Moody, Mike Parlow, Jim Pierce, Joanna Prescott, Dee Rudolph, DeNice Schock, Elaine Schroeder, Abi Smith, Kurt Taylor, Kristie Trowbridge, DeAnne Williams, and Craig Zahrte
Bus Drivers
Chris Anderson, Vicky Backus, Brandy Blum, Jeanette Boehm, Julie Boehm, Troy Braman, Carol Chambers, Jody Connor, John Cram, Ahriaz Crandall-Rowe, Curt Dechant, Paul Frey, Don Hartshorn, Ben Jacobsen, Steve Jones, Russ "Rooster" Kasten, Steve Kibler, Melanie Kiel, Cameron Kirk, Bob Kliebenstein, Jasmine Lincoln, Paul Marten, Collette Miller, Karen Miller, Jeff Moody, Loretta Needham, Chelsey Nething, Mary Olson, Missy O'Rourke, Mike Parlo, Cindy Parris-Owens, Heath Peth, Stan Prescott, Brian Purdy, DeNice Schock, Roger Schroeder, Cass Shell, Brede Sorenson, Josh Stevens, Chrissy Suthers, Steve "Willy" Wilhelmson, and Lori Zimmerman
Bus Aide: Peggy Zahrte
And a special shout out to our office staff, mechanics, and leadership who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes:
Collin McCormick, Teresa Schoos, Oona Vollmer, David Trowbridge, Garth Bolen, Ryan Karaba, and Director of Transportation Thomas Dummermuth!
From early mornings to late afternoons, from route planning to repairs, this team keeps our district moving safely and efficiently. Please join us in thanking them for the vital role they play in our school district and our entire community!
