Transportation teams in Connecticut and Virginia celebrate Thanksgiving by giving back to their communities, while one district in Texas hosts an annual staff appreciation event.
PHOTOS: Pupil Transporters Give Thanks, Donations During the Holiday
In Virginia, First Colonial High School used one of Virginia Beach City Public Schools buses to provide Thanksgiving meals to 33 students and their families.
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Despite not being able to host their annual Thanksgiving potluck due to COVID-19, the transportation team at North East Independent School District (ISD) in San Antonio, Texas, found a new way to celebrate: a “turkey leg grab and go” event.
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One transportation staff member was all smiles after taking a bite of his turkey leg.
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Even though the transportation team couldn’t have as many volunteers as previous years, Jennifer Miller, a school bus driver who helped organize the event, said those who did participate practiced social distancing and wore masks while distributing the donations to a local food bank.
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A Durham School Services location in Milford, Conn., collected more than $9,000 worth of food donations during its 10th annual Stuff-A-Bus event.
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To ensure the safety of drivers and staff during the event, there were special guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask requirements.
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