Transportation News
Interested in Becoming a Perquimans County School Bus Driver?
In order to become a School Bus Driver in North Carolina, an individual needs to be at least 18 years old, have at least six months of driving experience, have a current School Bus Driver's Certificate (Pocket Card) and hold a CDL with "P" and "S" endorsements.
To obtain a School Bus Driver's Certificate (Pocket Card) with appropriate endorsements, an individual must have a good driving record, attend a 3 Day Bus Driver Training Class, pass all tests, pass a drug test, obtain a DOT Physical & CDL Permit, then train 4 days behind the wheel of a School Bus and pass a skills test at the end of the training.
Classes Currently Available
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Schools will be hosting a School Bus Driver Training Class, July 6 - 8, 2026 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm each day at the Pasquotank Elementary School, 1407 Peartree Rd, Elizabeth City, NC. (The re-test date for this class will be Thursday, July 9, 2026.) For more information regarding this class or to register for this class, please call the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Schools Transportation Department, 252-335-5684 or call Perquimans County Schools Transportation Department, 252-426-7515.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 29, 2026
Last Day of School for the 25-26 School Year - Early Release Schedule (PCS/PCMS at 12:15 pm; HGS/PCHS at 12:30 pm)
June 8 - 24, 2026 (Monday thru Thursday each week)
Read to Achieve Program (Current 2nd & 3rd graders only)
July 6 - 8, 2026
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Schools will host Bus Driver Training Class (Re-Test Date: 07/09/26)
Friday, August 7, 2026
Last day to submit 2026 Transportation Intent Information
Monday, August 24, 2026
First day of School for the 2026-2027 School Year
Perquimans County Schools Transportation Happenings
Perquimans County Schools Bus Drivers Honored for Perfect Attendance
Angela Hedgepeth and Amber Jacobs (not pictured) were recently recognized at the June 26, 2024 Perquimans County Schools Board Meeting for having Perfect Attendance every month during the 2023 - 2024 School Year. Both ladies are dedicated to making sure their students are transported to school safely each day.
Perquimans County Schools Transportation Staff Attend Annual NCPTA Conference
Julie Williams, Robert Pelech & Aaron Morris attended the 2024 North Carolina Pupil Transportation Association Conference June 17-20, 2024 in Asheville, NC. The three attended classes and professional development training events in order to learn, renew & refresh skills regarding Pupil Transportation.
Annual Transportation Orientation & Safety Training
Perquimans County Schools Transportation Department held their Annual Bus Driver/Monitor Orientation & Safety Training, Thursday, August 17, 2023. Drivers, Monitors & Substitutes received training on Building Positive Relationships with Eulanda Thorne, MS, Program Manager for the NC Center for Resilience & Learning Public School Forum of NC. Attendees also reviewed daily practices, procedures and policies, as well as received Annual Safety Training with Transportation Director, Terry Sawyer,
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Perquimans County Schools Back to School Bash
Several of our Perquimans County Schools Bus Drivers Assisted Parents in verifying their child's bus stop address at the 2023 Back to School Bash held at Perquimans County High School, August 14, 2023.
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2022-2023 Bus Driver Perfect Attendance
Faye Riddick, Janice Butts and Angela Hedgepeth (not pictured) were honored at the June 28, 2023 Board of Education Meeting for earning Perfect Attendance for the entire 2022-2023 School Year! Congratulations Ladies!
2022-2023 End of Year Transportation Celebration
Transportation staff honored 2022-2023 School Bus Drivers, Monitors and Substitutes with a special lunch Wednesday, May 31, 2023. All who attended enjoyed a great meal & great fellowship!
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