Kindergarten Bus Chaos in Pickerington | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Pickerington’s new all-day kindergarten program is off to a bumpy start—thanks to confusing bus routes and communication gaps. Some kids ended up on the wrong shuttles, sparking parent frustration, though all students were safely supervised. The two-step ride—neighborhood bus to school, then shuttle to kindergarten center—adds complexity, especially for families without neighborhood bus access. Late or conflicting info, like seat belt rules that don’t actually apply unless medically required, made planning tough. To fix it, the district added second tags to backpacks and improved staff access…