It's here! The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) just released its 2025 digital resource toolkit and guide, which school districts across the country can utilize to celebrate Love the Bus Month. The resources are designed to help promote a vibrant celebration to honor the yellow school bus and the dedicated professionals who play a pivotal role in the lives of students nationwide.

The celebration kicks off Saturday, February 1, coinciding with Love the Bus Month, and aims to establish a year-long commitment that emphasizes the importance of school buses, viewing them not merely as vehicles but as essential elements woven into the fabric of education, NAPT's release reads.

“Our goal, now more than ever, is to harness the nation's affection for the iconic yellow school bus and highlight its vital role in our education system,” says Molly McGee Hewitt, NAPT CEO and executive director. “Over the past five years, NAPT has navigated significant transformations within our association and the industry. Through it all, one truth remains constant – our small, yet impactful, association cherishes the yellow school bus. We believe it is a crucial component of our educational framework, and we will persist in our efforts to ensure that the yellow school bus and the dedicated professionals who safeguard students on their journeys, to and from school, are recognized as the everyday heroes that they truly are. Love the Bus month will serve as the bedrock to our work in 2025."

“The yellow school bus is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a symbol of community, safety, and opportunity,” said Teena Mitchell, president of NAPT. As we look to the future, it is vital to continue investing in and supporting the infrastructure and personnel that keep the wheels of education turning. Their commitment represents a significant act of care that warrants acknowledgment. We encourage school district leaders to embrace our initiatives and cultivate a 'lead with love' culture, extending beyond the Love the Bus campaign and into the months ahead. This presents an exceptional opportunity to drive meaningful change within a district.”

NAPT encourages districts to take advantage of these opportunities offered in the digital toolkit.