Published November 29. 2022 05:09PM
The Bethlehem Area School District’s transportation department held its inaugural open house Oct. 22, drawing dozens of families. A school bus ride to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, balloon art, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and snacks and drinks made for an afternoon of fun family activities. Transportation General Manager Jenny Robinson said, “We are looking for ways to showcase our involvement in the community. We live here and work here,” said Robinson, who said that ongoing recruitment efforts for drivers and monitors were behind the community event. Department employees coordinated the open house, staffed the buses and supervised activities. Dale Koehler & Sons Farm and ShopRite were sponsors.
press photos by dana grubb “At the heart of the open house, it ties into our driver and monitor recruiting,” said transportation GM Jenny Robinson.
Bethlehem resident Ella took the short bus ride to the pumpkin patch and selected her own pumpkin.
BASD transportation, staff, parents and kids surround the pumpkin decorating table.
Jenesis from Catasauqua adds a coat of paint to her partially decorated pumpkin.
Stephanie Barry of Bethlehem with four year old Zariah enjoy the family-centered open house activities.
Jianna from Cata-sauqua admires her balloon cat.
Attendees visited each of nine buses to complete a scavenger hunt. Six-year-old Dylan had his photo taken in the driver seat of the first bus, which met the initial scavenger hunt requirement. More photos on A16.
Mom Chantel of Allentown, with Malachias, age 4 and Sixela, age 7, show off their decorated pumpkins.
Waylon, Clayton and Landon with their mother Julie, outside one of the buses on display. They don't ride a bus to school and wanted to learn more about school buses.
