08/06/2026
🚨 Pike County Schools Safety PSA 🚨
Pike County Sheriff's Office-KY
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Pike County Schools will return to session on Thursday morning, August 6, 2026. As buses, parents, and teenage drivers get back on the road, we’re asking everyone in our community to slow down, stay alert, and help keep our students safe.
🚍 New Kentucky School Bus Law
A new statewide bus‑safety law is now in effect.
Drivers must stop for a school bus with its stop arm out and red lights flashing on nearly every roadway, including most four‑lane roads.
Only roads with a physical barrier or unpaved median separating traffic allow the opposite direction to continue moving.
If you’re unsure whether a roadway qualifies, play it safe and stop.
đźš— Heavier Traffic Expected
Not all students ride the bus. Morning and afternoon traffic will be heavier with:
Parents dropping off and picking up students
Teen drivers traveling to and from school
Increased congestion around school zones and intersections
⏰ Plan Ahead & Drive Considerately
Leave early to avoid rushing
Stay patient in school‑zone congestion
Watch for students crossing roads, walking to bus stops, or exiting vehicles
Be understanding — everyone is trying to get students to school safely
Your caution protects our kids.
Let’s make the first day — and every day — a safe one for Pike County students.