The bell schedule for our school will change to improve on-time school bus service. Effective on the first day of school, the bell schedule for Antietam ES for the 2023-24 school year follows: 8:45AM-3:25PM.

The updated bell schedule provides the following benefits:

· Makes transportation to and from school more consistent and reliable.

· Increases number of buses for schools and drivers available for substitute runs.

· Decreases route times and length of time waiting at bus stops.

· Eliminates scheduled double and triple runs.

· Improves student attendance.

· Reduces the chance of lost instructional time.

· Decreases the need for staff to stay after school dismissal for supervision.

· Reduces the number of students on each bus, resulting in fewer management challenges for drivers.

· Improves accuracy of the Here Comes the Bus app.

You may find more information about the change in bell schedule at

https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/transportation/bell_schedule_2023-24

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support. If you have any questions, please call the school office.