Operation Christmas 2020

Transportation Update for 2020-2021 School Year.

Children at Sweetwater Elementary School (SWES) will soon enjoy a better equipped playground, thanks to a generous $11,500 donation from Central Baptist Church (CBC). The donation represents record-setting proceeds from the 16th annual DaySpring 5K run sponsored by the church.

Waiting and searching for the school bus is a thing of the past! This school year, the Douglas County School System will be using the popular app “Here Comes the Bus.” This technology delivers real-time bus location information and alerts to parents and students. For many parents, the app will offer reassurance. "Here Comes the Bus" allows parents to see that their children safely get from home to school and back again. For families with more than one student, the app makes it possible to track many buses at one time. The app can also send notifications to parents or students when the bus nears so they can make it out to the bus on time. On cold or rainy days, this means less time outside waiting for the bus. "Here Comes the Bus" is available for parents and students to download now. To sign up, visit the Apple or Android store, or visit www.herecomesthebus.com. The registration code needed to complete the process is 79003. Students are still encouraged to arrive at their stop five minutes early and to follow any additional instructions given by drivers.

The Parent Portal is available for your use through the Infinite Campus System. Click below for more information, and follow the steps to set up your account.

If you have not already signed up for the new school system app, please consider downloading it now. It is an excellent way to stay "in the know." From the app store on your phone, search for "Douglas County Schools" and look for the familiar yellow swoosh with five stars. Click "Settings" to choose the schools from which you would like to receive notifications.