Nearly 200 Volunteers Participate in 2022 Bus Buddies Program
A total of 180 community volunteers assisted CFISD bus riders in safely reaching their proper drop-off points as part of the CFISD Bus Buddies program, Aug. 22-23.
Bus Buddies rode CFISD school buses from 2:45-5 p.m. on the first two days of school, assisting bus drivers as they transport students home. Nearly 275 routes were covered by volunteers, while all but four elementary schools had at least one registered Bus Buddy.
“Being a Bus Buddy is a very special way to support our school district on the first few days of school,” said Julie Hinaman, Board of Trustees vice president, who volunteered at Duryea, Holmsley and Lowery elementary schools. “We get to ride with our bus drivers and support our littlest learners as they get off the bus, making sure they get off at the right stop and that they’ve ended their day in a great way.”
Added Board of Trustees President Tom Jackson, who volunteered at Fiest Elementary School: “One of the nice things about being a Bus Buddy is you give reassurance to the students who are brand new to riding that bus.”
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Alltex Welding Supplies |
America’s ER + Urgent Care |
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Baker-Foreman Team |
Caldwell Companies |
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Calvary Community Church |
Calvert Community Church |
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CFISD Board of Trustees |
CFISD Communication |
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CFISD Community Programs |
CFISD Community Leadership Committee |
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CFISD Nutrition Services |
CFISD School Leadership |
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CoHeart Support Services |
Copperfield Church |
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Cornerstone United Methodist Church |
Creekwood Grill |
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Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce |
Cy-Fair Educational Foundation |
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Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union |
Cy-FARE |
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Cy-Hope |
Edward Jones Investments – Rob Brotemarkle |
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Equitable Advisors |
Fish Window Cleaning |
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Foundry United Methodist Church |
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto |
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H-E-B |
Highland Homes |
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JV Hair Salon |
Lakewood United Methodist Church |
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Lodestar Consulting |
LoneStar College |
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Mary Kay |
Mathnasium |
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Memorial Hermann Cypress |
Messiah Lutheran Church |
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Outback Steakhouse |
PBK Architects |
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PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans |
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers |
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RE/MAX Signature |
Real Estate Alliance LGBTQ+ |
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Region 4 ESC |
Retirement Education Partners |
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Shield Bearer Counseling Center |
Shoot 360 Basketball |
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Smile Doctors |
Sysco Foods |
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TD Synnex |
Texas Civic Alliance |
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Texas Tutor Team |
The Jaeggi Team Realtors |
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Walker Dunlop |
Walzel Properties – Alexia Thornton |
“Our Bus Buddy volunteers continue to bring out the best in our community,” said Dawn Tryon, CFISD director of community engagement. “It’s a joy to see community volunteers connect with students and our dedicated bus drivers to help ensure our youngest students arrive home safely. Join us next year by serving as a Bus Buddy for one of our 57 elementary campuses. Your smile and presence are simply the best!”
The Bus Buddies program is an annual partnership between the CFISD transportation and community engagement departments. Learn more at www.cfisd.net/busbuddies.
