Education

Cold Weather Safety

Keep in mind that buses may run behind schedule when road or weather conditions are bad. Students should always be dressed for cold weather in case they need to wait in the cold.

Tune in to local radio stations (between 6:30 am – 9:00 am and 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm) for bus schedule updates. If road conditions are hazardous, the Department of Education may temporarily close some bus routes.

In the event that school is not in session, a school administrator or other staff member will be at the school to receive and supervise students. It is standard practice that during extremely cold weather, Yukon schools remain open.

In the event that a school’s heating or plumbing system fails in cold weather, students will be relocated to an alternate safe location and parents will be contacted. In the event of relocation to an alternate location, students will not be dropped off at home without ensuring there is someone there to meet them.

For information on the alternate safe location for your child’s school, please contact your school administrator.

Contact - School Busing

Dea Hrebien
Student Transportation Officer
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6
Phone: (867) 667-5172
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5172
Fax: (867) 393-6254
dea.hrebien@gov.yk.ca