Bus Transportation for the Sun Prairie Route

February 18, 2025

Dear Sun Prairie Parents and Guardians,

At this time the school only has one bus driver. A shortage of bus drivers is an issue across the nation and our state and it has now found our school. We have been advertising on Indeed and our school website. We have not had any applicants thus far and it is very likely that we will not be able to hire another driver for the remainder of the school year. We did have a temporary solution and that is no longer available. We will continue to advertise for a driver.

Due to the fact that Sun Prairie students are out of district and by definition not eligible transportees, we are not required to provide transportation. We will be canceling bus service until further notice effective on February 24, 2025. Parents will be responsible for transporting their students to and from school and should plan to do this for the remainder of the school year.

I understand that this is likely an inconvenience and I apologize for this. At this time, it is the district’s chosen option.
If you require bus service and driving your students is not an option, Great Falls is the district school where you would need to enroll your students. They will be required to provide transportation.

We will update you if there comes a time when we can resume service.

Call Mr. Dunk at the school, if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Loren Dunk, Superintendent