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Vaping, marijuana, and opioids are deadly drug trends that we all need to know about. The Tolleson Union High School District, in partnership with Rise Up Glendale, is hosting a West Valley parent, student, staff, and community education event. The event is on Monday, December 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Union High School Performing Arts Center located at 9419 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona. The event will feature a parent panel that will be sharing their stories of loss, to support substance abuse prevention. Come and learn about the risks of substance abuse and how to prevent it.

Tolleson Union High School District is thrilled to roll out "Here Comes the Bus," a real-time bus and student tracking app.

With this free app, parents and students can see their school bus in real-time during morning and afternoon routes. When a student boards the bus, their student ID is scanned, and an alert is sent to users showing their student has boarded. When the bus arrives at the school, an alert will be sent to show the student has arrived safely on campus. The same information is tracked and available for the return trip home each afternoon.

When you install the free app, you can login to view where the student is (on the bus/at school) at any time. It can be accessed through a smartphone, tablet, or website. The app can be downloaded and accessed by anyone needing the information, like grandparents, babysitters, neighbors, and friends. All information is encrypted and secured for security.

Don’t guess where the bus is– know! Here Comes The Bus uses global positioning system technology to find and track the student’s school bus. This smart technology provides ease of mind to students and families.

Give a minute for a safer, secure ride. The use of this technology may increase the bus route time by a minimal amount. Please remind students to have their identification ready when they board buses and use the app for real-time tracking so students/families can adjust schedules accordingly.

TUHSD is one of the only school districts in the West Valley to offer this technology to families. We are proud to be a driving force for student safety.

Start using Here Comes The Bus today:

• Visit the Apple or Google Play stores to download and install Here Comes The Bus.
• Find the Tolleson Union High School District with the school code 29959.
• Create your account using your child’s last name and student ID. You can track multiple children with one account.