Have you ever been curious about what it takes to drive a school bus? Now is your chance to find out! The Washington Township Transportation Department invites the community to this unique, hands-on event Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Washington Township Transportation Building located at 1815 E. 86th Street.

This free, family-friendly event is part of the district’s ongoing outreach to raise awareness about school bus safety and to spark interest in one of the most important and rewarding jobs in education — driving a school bus.

Get Behind the Wheel: Participants can sit in the driver’s seat and take a school bus for a short drive in a safe, controlled environment — all under the guidance of certified Washington Township Transportation Department staff.

Learn the Ropes: Learn about the training, licensing, and support available to new drivers.

Meet Our Team: Chat with current drivers and transportation staff about their experiences and why they love what they do.

Explore Career Opportunities: On-the-spot Q&A and employment info will be available.

Whether you're exploring a new career path or simply curious about what it feels like to drive a big yellow bus — this event is for you!

For more information, contact the MSD Washington Township Transportation Department at 317-254-5510.

The state-mandated ILEARN testing window opens April 13 for all students in grades three through eight. This is an important opportunity for our students to demonstrate the academic progress they have made this school year. Please help set our students up for success by encouraging them to be well-rested and on time for school each day and committed to doing their very best on each test.

As a part of our PreK-12 Career & College Readiness continuum, we will be hosting another information night for all WTS families on April 13 at 7:00, and this offering will be on Zoom. Our goal is to help families better understand how they can prepare early for their child’s post-secondary plans. Topics will include choosing career paths, managing costs, setting up 529 College Savings Plans, and more. Please share this flyer to help us spread the word to all elementary and middle school families in your family newsletters leading up to April 13.

Date: April 20, 2026

Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/school/IN5653

Students will need to purchase a ticket for the time slot they plan to attend.

To participate in summer workouts, all incoming freshmen must have a physical dated after April 1, 2026.

High School Students:

Let’s wrap up the school year with a positive balance! As we approach the end of the school year, this is a friendly reminder to check your child’s café meal account. 

Any negative balances must be paid by May 15. Unpaid balances after this date may be subject to collections. If you have questions about your student’s balance, please don’t hesitate to reach out, we are happy to help! 317.845.9400 ext. 77211

✔️ Pay Online (Fast & Convenient!)

Make secure payments anytime, 24/7 at: www.mypaymentsplus.com

There is no cost to use this service. Please help us avoid negative balances by keeping your student’s account funded.

✔ ️ Pay with Cash or Check (Send payment with your student or drop it off in the cafeteria.)

Please include:

If your student has remaining funds, you may:

Simply complete the Refund Request Form. Once processed, a check will be mailed to you (please allow up to 4 weeks).

Important Reminder:

Be sure to log into www.mypaymentsplus.com and disable any automatic payments.

Failure to do so may result in additional charges to your credit card.

Love working with kids and want a schedule that matches your family’s routine?

We're Hiring!

✔️ Friendly work environment

✔️ School-day hours

✔️ Summers off

Position:    Bus Driver  

Location:   Transportation

Calendar:  185 Days/School Year

Hours:        Monday - Friday, 6.5 Hours per day average

Pay Rate:   $25.65 - $27.21//hour starting rate ($30,844 - $32,720 annually)

Perks:  Signing Bonus, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Health Benefits, Retirement, Summers Off

Position:    Cafe Team Member

Location:   Various Schools

Calendar:   185 Days/School Year 

Hours:        Monday - Friday, 4-6 Hours per day average

Salary:       $15.60 per hour starting rate

Perks:        Paid Illness and Personal Business days, Seven Paid Holidays, District Contributions to Veba and

                  401A retirement accounts. No nights or weekends and Free Lunch

Position:    Teacher

Location:   Various Schools

Calendar:  185 Days/School Year

Hours:        Monday - Friday

Salary:       Bachelor’s $52,000/Master’s $53,000 with 0 years of experience

Perks:        Paid Time Off, Health Benefits, Retirement, Summers Off