📚🎧 Transportation tips • Campus walkthroughs • Parent prep guide • Student safety • First-day success

In this episode, we’re joined by Lisa Hahle, West Ada’s Director of Elementary Instruction, and Miranda Carson, Director of Transportation and Planning, for an insider’s guide to getting ready for a new school year in Idaho’s largest district. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or student—this one's for you!

✅ We cover:
🗓️ Back-to-school events: Open Houses, Meet-the-Teacher nights, and orientations—what’s the difference?
🚌 Transportation prep: What families should do now—apps to download, forms to check, bus stop changes
🛠️ Behind the scenes: A school bus driver’s morning—from pre-trip checks to badge scans and GPS tracking
🔒 Campus readiness: Locker walkthroughs, schedule hand-offs, and easing first-day nerves
📲 Tech tools: How RFID badges and the My Ride K-12 app improve student safety and parent peace of mind
💬 Parent tips: One thing to do before leaving any event to help your student succeed
📈 Continuous improvement: How the district gathers feedback, adjusts routes, and supports anxious families

📌 Helpful Links for Families

• 📰 Back-to-School Events: https://www.westada.org/article/2258977
• 🚌 Transportation Department Info: https://www.westada.org/page/transportation
• 🧑‍💻 Rooms Help & Support: https://www.westada.org/page/rooms-support

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