Drivers on the road may be confused when they see a school bus stop arm pop out during a student's drop-off. When do drivers need to stop and when are they allowed to continue driving? The law depends on the number of lanes.

On a two-lane roadway, drivers traveling in both directions must stop for school buses. By law, drivers must remain stopped until the bus is in motion again or the bus driver signals that traffic can proceed.

On a road with four or more lanes, drivers on the opposite site of a stopped school bus do not need to stop. Only vehicles on the same side of the roadway are required to stop. That law is applicable in Ohio, but not in all other states. On roads with four or more lanes, Ohio law requires that school buses pick up students on the same side of the road that the passenger lives on.

A driver breaking these laws can face fines up to $500 and a temporarily suspended license.

Always use extreme caution when school buses are stopped.

Over the last several years, a couple of teachers wanted to expand learning for students in a way not yet experienced at Bear Elementary School. Second grade teachers, Mrs. Terrill and Mrs. Bell, set a plan into action to obtain their vision of building a school garden. The reasons to build a garden are endless for learners of all ages. Students are more engaged through hands on experiences which impacts learning across the curriculum. They will learn where their food comes from, will develop the skills to tend a garden from seed to harvest and will learn how to take responsibility for other living things.

It was quickly realized that sponsors were needed for funding to help make the dream come to life. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Terrill went to the Montgomery County Farm Bureau and presented the idea of a garden to help shape a better future for Bear Elementary School students and were given a very generous donation of $3000.00 toward the initial building of the garden.
Bear students were then tasked with naming the garden, which will be constructed in the spring of 2019 with the support of parents, students, staff and community. Students submitted various names which were voted on and everyone is excited about Bear’s Green Machine!

Thank you to the Farm Bureau for their dedication to the future learning of our children. Pictured below left is Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Terrill. Pictured below right is Montgomery County Farm Bureau’s Tim Stebbins, Bear Elementary School Principal Shannon Ruppert, and Mrs. Terrill.

The Miamisburg City School District November Student of the Month is Kyah Mercadel. Kyah is a first grade student at Mound Elementary School. She was nominated for best exemplifying PBIS Expectation "Ready To Learn" and was nominated by her 1st grade teacher, Denise Magill. "Kyah Mercadel came to Mound School in the middle of September from Texas and has made an awesome adjustment to a new state, school and friends. Kyah works diligently every day on every task that is given to her. She is a leader in following expectations and coming to school ready to learn. She always starts working immediately and continues that effort throughout the day. I never have to ask Kyah to listen to directions or give her reminders. She consistently listens for instructions and and completes all of her work. She completes her work to the the best of her ability. Kyah shows great perseverance when things get tough. 1st grade is not an easy year but she never gives up and will always ask questions when she doesn't understand something. Kyah also works at home to practice her reading and writing. She doesn't forget her homework or library books and continues to be very responsible. She treats every student and adult with respect and always has a smile on her face. Room 1 at Mound is very lucky to have Kyah as part of their school family.

Other Student of the Month Building Representatives can be viewed at right. Congratulations to Kyah and all of our Student of the Month selections!

The Miamisburg Chapter of the National Honor Society is partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for their fall service project. Miamisburg High School has teamed up with LLS to create a world without cancer, and YOU can help the MHS NHS Squad make a difference in this journey. Stiudents will be helping to raise money for cancer research and patient care. In addition to the activities at school, an online giving page has been created. Please click on this link to donate.