UPDATE: St. Louis Public Schools Are Sticking to Regular Schedule, Despite Bus Driver Strike

St. Louis – School continues as usual for the St. Louis Public Schools, despite an unauthorized work stoppage by Laidlaw bus drivers. Union leaders will be meeting with the bus drivers today at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, SLPS is doubling and tripling routes to ensure that all students are taken to school. The district has arranged for more drivers to report to work this afternoon. Expectations are high that the strike will end quickly.

After-school activities will continue as usual today, but students should not expect district-provided transportation. Students who would normally stay after school today should only do so if they have alternative means to get home. For all after-school programs today, including sports, student attendance is OPTIONAL.