Watch out for the Literacy Bus!

This innovative literacy initiative of the Seminole County School System aims to make reading accessible and enjoyable for all students in the county. Unlike the Bookmobile which focuses on book checkouts, the Literacy Bus offers reading experiences and extension activities designed to excite students about reading. 

The bus – operated by Seminole County School System media specialists Rendy Godwin and Kelly Earnest, and its driver Mitch Royals – is scheduled to visit various neighborhoods for the next two weeks. The Literacy Bus will also schedule stops at accessible locations like libraries, community centers, and other central spots around the county. 

The project is the result of a year-long collaboration between Seminole County Middle High School’s Levi Dunn and his Ag Mechanics Class, Dusty Smith, Rob Blackburn, Superintendent Mark Earnest, Media Specialists Godwin and Earnest, and Technology Director Kristi Johnson. Students began work on the bus last August, transforming it from a traditional bus into a mobile classroom complete with lighting, built-in workstations, and shelving.  

The project was funded by the L4GA literacy grant, highlighting the local school system’s dedication to enhancing literacy among its students. The Seminole County School System is very proud and excited to bring this opportunity to our students and the community and appreciates the support from the county and local citizens who provided locations for parking the bus. 

The bus’ traveling schedule is posted bellow, as well as on both schools’ social media platforms, and copies are also available at the schools’ front offices. 

Please note that the bus will not operate during inclement weather. 

 

The Literacy Bus Schedule through June 27 is as follows.

Mondays

• 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – King’s Court at Ace Hardware, 1500 Rucus Ridge Road in Donalsonville.

• 11 a.m. to 12 noon – Recreation Department tennis courts, Dowling Avenue and Davis Park in Donalsonville.

• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – First Assembly of God  Church, North Tennille Avenue, in Donalsonville.

• 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – 707 Reynolds Ave. at parking lot behind Quik & Handy in Donalsonville.

Tuesdays 

• 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Iron City Community Center, 116 Kelly Dr. NE in Iron City.

• 11 a.m. to 12 noon – Donalsonville Church of God, 5054 Hwy. 91 in Donalsonville.

• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Arrowhead West Neighborhood, Scott Drive in Donalsonville,

• 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Seminole County Public Library, 103 West 4th Street in Donalsonville.

Wednesdays

• 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  – Friendship Methodist Church, 201 E. 3rd Street in Donalsonville,

• 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  – Jakin Public Library, 1091 N. Pearl Street in Jakin.

• 1:30 p.m.  to 2:30 p.m. – Dutton Road Neighborhood at Old Jakin Rd. and Bunko Rd. area in Donalsonville.

• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – 601 E. 4th Street in Donalsonville.

Thursdays

•9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Reynolds Landing Park, 7863 Reynolds Landing Road, on Lake Seminole. 

•11 a.m.  to 12 noon – Sealy’s Landing Park on Lake Seminole.

• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Spring Creek Fire Department, 2682 Hwy. 253, south of Donalsonville.