ORCSD Transportation Celebrates Bus Drivers

  • Posted April 23, 2025
A photo of a group of drivers standing in front of school buses next to the Transportation office.

On April 22, 2025, the ORCSD Transportation team and administration celebrated National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day (April 22).

Lunch was served at the Transportation office, and drivers were invited to read the 150 compliments received from students, parents, guardians, staff, and administrators.

Drivers received mugs, various gift cards and raffle items.

Director of Transportation Trisha Daley would like to thank the following community organizations for supporting the celebration:

  • Dunkin’ for donating coffee and donuts for the team.
  • Hannaford for donating food for the team lunch.
  • Durham House of Pizza, JP's Grill, Love Birds Donuts, Ramon’s Food and Coffee Cart, PiNZ Bowl, Pizza Spinners, TOUR Portsmouth, and Two Bees Cafe & Patisserie for donating gift cards.
  • In addition to a gift card, TOUR Portsmouth also donated a beautiful picture of Carlton Fisk on the Red Sox (1975). 

On April 23, Mast Way School’s nursing team delivered breakfast from The Works.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to send a compliment, showed support, and helped us celebrate the important role our bus drivers play in our school community.

If you would like to join our amazing team of drivers, you may apply here.

We offer great pay at $26.74 per hour, a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, term life, long-term disability, and 403 (b) with annuity. ORCSD drivers get 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid sick time, and up to a $1,000 annual perfect attendance bonus!

Drivers can choose between 20, 25, or 30 hours, and summer hours are available for those interested.

This is a fantastic opportunity for:

  • Individuals who enjoy working with children.
  • Those looking for part-time work.
  • Stay-at-home parents.
  • Folks looking to re-enter the workforce.
  • Retired individuals wanting to supplement their income.

Please contact the Director of Transportation, Trisha Daley, at 603-868-1610 if you have any questions.

A photo of two drivers smiling by the grill during lunch.

The team enjoyed lunch together and read the many compliments they received.

A photo showing the whiteboard and a list of compliments for drivers.

A compliment for each driver was displayed on a whiteboard in the office.