'They deserve a safe route to school': Advocates place signs along Jefferson Avenue in Newport News for school bus safety awareness

A family & kids story from Virginia, reported by WAVY Hampton Roads.

Family & Kids · Virginia · October 19, 2026

From WAVY Hampton Roads

A group of safety advocates spent Monday afternoon spreading awareness about school bus safety. Around the Shields Road and Jefferson Avenue intersection, drivers will see blue signs with white letters. They're a few simple words, but an important reminder: 'Stop for the school bus, all directions'.

Reported by WAVY Hampton Roads, October 19, 2026. Read the full story at WAVY Hampton Roads →

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