School started Tuesday in most Central Oregon school districts, including the Redmond School District. In Bend-La Pine Schools, classes begin Wednesday.

“It’s been a fun first day back to school,” said Logan McGinnis, spokesperson for the Redmond School District. At John Tuck Elementary, “Principal Dusty Porter was welcoming all families and students back into school,” McGinnis said “A lot of parents today at John Tuck, guiding their kids back in, looked like a lot of excited faces.”

All over Central Oregon, school bus drivers have started their routes, and other motorists are urged to be safe and aware of buses on the road. Check for red lights and stop arms on school buses.

Students who are walking, biking or skateboarding to school should be aware of crosswalks, stoplights, drivers and school and city buses to be safe.

Local organization Commute Options includes biking tips and walking routes to schools on its website for Bend-La Pine Schools and the Jefferson County, Redmond, and Sisters school districts.

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