In celebration of National School Bus Driver Safety Week, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida hosted a heartwarming initiative to honor the unsung heroes of our daily commute – school bus drivers. From October 16 to 20, Girl Scouts encouraged students across the Gulfcoast to express their gratitude to their bus drivers for their dedication to keeping them safe.

The initiative encouraged students who rely on school buses for their daily commute to participate by printing out a specially designed appreciation card or creating their own personalized message. These tokens of appreciation were then delivered to bus drivers during National School Bus Driver Safety Week. As a reward for their heartfelt gestures, participating students earned a new fun patch, fostering a sense of pride and camaraderie among young Girl Scouts.

On October 17, at 9:00 a.m., Girl Scouts from various troops across Collier County came together to express their gratitude in a tangible way. These young scouts delivered delightful goodies to the four different Bus Depots located around Collier County, showing their appreciation for the vital role bus drivers play in ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

“It was a great honor to be part of appreciating the bus drivers and personnel that get our girls to-and-from school safely,” said Rachel Staigerwald, GSGCF Communications and Marketing Associate. “I am grateful to every girl, volunteer, and team member that participated in this initiative to help make it successful, and touched to see the positive impact it had in the community.”

This initiative not only encouraged the students to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their bus drivers but also allowed them to actively participate in fostering a culture of gratitude and respect. By expressing their thanks through heartfelt notes and sweet treats, the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida aimed to bring smiles to the faces of the dedicated professionals who transport students safely to and from school every day.

By acknowledging the tireless efforts of these drivers, we can collectively create a positive and appreciative environment for those who contribute significantly to the well-being of our children.