Monroe-Woodbury announces its bus of the month winners

CENTRAL VALLEY — Three bus drivers, covering four routes, have been recognized by the Monroe-Woodbury School District's transportation department with "Bus of the Month" citations.

Monroe-Woodbury identifies bus drivers and attendants for their efforts throughout the school year as part of its nationally recognized transportation operations. The emphasis is on safety.

Here are the winners for January:

In her assessment of her passengers, driver KellyAnn Haight wrote: "My Middle School students are the best. From day one they have followed the rules and truly are respectful towards one another and what I appreciate most of all is the respect they show me everyday. By riding our bus in a safe manner and being model students. I am honored to be their bus driver."

"I am happy to say that my students are amazing boys and girls," wrote Haight, who also brings students to North Main Elementary.. "When school first started there was a lot of excitement and having 47 children can be noisy. The safety aspect of inside voices and sitting properly in their seats. I am so proud of our bus and all they have accomplished and I am proud to be their bus driver."

Bus driver Winnie Massimo wrote: "My Smith Clove students behave and listen to my instructions about safety on the bus. They are well mannered and kind to each other. I am very proud of them."

"My students have improved so much since September," wrote driver Evelyn Miller. "They all try to move into the towards the window so the next person can sit next to them. They are all looking for the signal before they cross. They are also being kind to one another. I am very proud of the group of kids."