School District 54 - Transportation & Maintenance Updates

10/20/2026

October 19 - 23, 2026 is National School Bus Safety Week!

October 19 - 23, 2026 is National School Bus Safety Week. This week serves as a reminder that BC drivers must stop when school bus lights flash red, and that we all play an important role in keeping students safe each day.

10/18/2026

Casual bus drivers are an important part of our daily operations, they keep our busing system running smoothly by covering absence, assist covering field trips and ensure we are able to provide reliable sustainable busing service.
If you’d like to joining our team please apply! Applications can be found on our website https://www.sd54.bc.ca/cupe-job-postings/

Looking for a job that works around your life?

We're looking for Casual School Bus Drivers in the Smithers/Telkwa areas!
Earn $28.34/hour while helping students get safely to and from school.

✨ Flexible part-time hours
✨ School holidays and summers off
✨ Opportunity for future regular positions
✨ Child Ride-Along Program may be available

If you have a BC Class 1 or Class 2 license and enjoy working in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

The application can be found on the the SD54 Careers page: https://www.sd54.bc.ca/cupe-job-postings/

10/16/2026

BUS NOTICE:

BUS 26 - (WITSET SEATON & RUSSELL 26) is 𝘾𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙀𝘿 for today, Friday, October 16, 2026 (Morning and Afternoon).

This cancellation is due to a driver shortage.

Please check the Bus App or the SD54 website for current updates.

School District 54 (Bulkley Valley)

10/16/2026

Looking for a job that works around your life?

We're looking for Casual School Bus Drivers in the Smithers/Telkwa areas!
Earn $28.34/hour while helping students get safely to and from school.

✨ Flexible part-time hours
✨ School holidays and summers off
✨ Opportunity for future regular positions
✨ Child Ride-Along Program may be available

If you have a BC Class 1 or Class 2 license and enjoy working in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

The application can be found on the the SD54 Careers page: https://www.sd54.bc.ca/cupe-job-postings/

10/14/2026

BUS NOTICE:
BUS 21 - (TOPLEY & HOUSTON) is 𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑫 for Wednesday and Thursday October 14 & 15, 2026 (Morning and Afternoon).

This cancellation is due to a driver shortage.

Please check the Bus App or the SD54 website for current updates.
School District 54 (Bulkley Valley)
Twain Sullivan Elementary
Houston Secondary School
Silverthorne Elementary School

10/09/2026

BUS NOTICE:
BUS 21 - (TOPLEY & HOUSTON) is 𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑫 for Friday October 9, 2026 (Morning and Afternoon).

This cancellation is due to a driver shortage.

Please check the Bus App or the SD54 website for current updates.
School District 54 (Bulkley Valley)

10/01/2026

BUS NOTICE:
BUS 21 - (TOPLEY & HOUSTON) is 𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑫 for Thursday October 1, 2026 (Morning and Afternoon).

This cancellation is due to a driver shortage.

Please check the Bus App or the SD54 website for current updates.
School District 54 (Bulkley Valley)

09/17/2026

We are aware of a power outage affecting the Smithers area this morning, Thursday September 17, 2026. Schools will be open and school buses are running as usual.
School District 54 (Bulkley Valley)

09/16/2026

09/08/2026

Buses Are Rolling – School Starts Tomorrow!
As students head back to class on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, school buses will be back on the roads. Please prioritize safety during your commute.
Take a moment to review these guidelines to ensure our students have a safe journey to and from school!