SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO-AM) The Sioux Falls School District has launched a school bus safety awareness campaign for the new school year that includes some of the children themselves.
Bus safety radio and tv spots have children spellling out S-M-A-R-T, to highlight the five principles of keeping safe on the bus.
S - Stay in your seat while the bus is moving
M - Manage yourself and your space on the bus
A - Act like you are in the classroom
R - Remain in your seat
T - Treat other people and their property with respect
Sioux Falls is South Dakota's largest school district with well over 21,000 students. The public schools start September 6th. Several private schools in Sioux Falls start earlier.