The CJUSD Kindness Bus has been traveling through the district this month to spread a message of kindness, inclusion and acceptance. This marks the third year the district’s Transportation Department has brought this special bus to our community.
The bus, which was painted by Colton Joint Unified School District students and staff, appeared in the Colton High School Homecoming parade then spent the month of October visiting school sites to share positive messages with students. The bus serves as a rolling billboard for the CJUSD Kindness Campaign, highlighted in October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month. The bus is an essential part of the district’s observance of Unity Day, which took place on October 24.
CJUSD is focusing on kindness in an effort to prevent bullying by reinforcing positive behaviors, as reflected in the district’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) framework.
Many CJUSD schools also host their own Unity Day and bullying prevention events during the month of October.
“Our number one goal is to help spread positivity, respect and kindness throughout our district and community,” noted Director of Transportation Erick Richardson.