Mission Statement
The Indiana State School Bus Drivers Association’s mission embraces the total scope of knowledge and performance of a school bus driver. The Association provides information and consultation on the Indiana Code for School Transportation including guidelines and rule changes.
10 Tips for a SAFE ride on the School Bus!
- No loud talking or yelling on the bus.
- Stay seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
- Keep your hands to yourself.
- No eating on the bus.
- Be on time at your bus stop.
- Always cross in front of the bus.
- Do not stand in the aisles.
- Pay attention when boarding and exiting the bus.
- Always communicate and listen to your driver.
- Be responsible. Follow the driver’s directions.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Indiana State School Bus Drivers Association annually awards two $500.00 scholarships to a members child or grandchild and is comprised of certified and retired school bus drivers throughout the state of Indiana.
Elijah White
Elijah resides near Hazleton, Indiana and will graduate later this spring from Princeton Community High School. Elijah is the son of Leafy White and grandson of association members Michael and Ann Ice. He has been involved in numerous extra-curricular activities including: 4-H including Junior Leaders, Mt. Olympus Community Center/Lions Club, Mt. Olive Church and Princeton Tiger Bowling Club, High School Track. Elijah’s awards include All “A or A/B Honor Roll , 4-H (Numerous Blue Ribbons), and Junior Leaders Officer. Elijah future plans are to attend the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana or Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Jacob Hawk
Jacob resides near Fountaintown, Indiana and will graduate later this spring from Morristown High School. Jacob is the grandson of association member Mark Nigh. He has been involved in numerous extra-curricular activities including, Boy Scouts of America, Fairview Community Church, Fountain Community Church, 4-H, High School Band, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Academic Team Member, FFA, FCA, served as class treasurer Junior and Senior years, BPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. Some of Jacob’s accomplishments include: All “A” Honor Roll, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years, P. E. classroom award J.V. Basketball MVP(Freshman Year), Varsity Letter awards in Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Academic Sports Letter, BPA State Finalist (Senior Year)and Citizen Washington D.C. Focus Trip Winner. Jacobs future plans are to attend Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana and study business and marketing.
The Indiana State School Bus Drivers Association would like to congratulate Elijah White and Jacob Hawk.