INDOT Reminding Motorists to Know School Safety Tips

Students are returning to the classroom this week and next for the start of the 2024-25 school year.

(Southeast Indiana) - It is back to school time in Eagle Country.

Over the next couple of weeks, students will be returning to the classroom, which means motorists are being reminded to use extra caution when driving.

Indiana Department of Transportation: Southeast has provided the following tips to make sure all students get to school and home from school safe this year:

  • Use caution when driving. Watch out for buses, bikes and foot traffic.
  • Always stop for crossing guards who are directing pedestrians.
  • Stop when school buses extend the stop sign arm so that children can safely exit or enter the bus.

Start dates for schools in southeast Indiana are listed below:

  • Lawrenceburg: Wednesday, July 31
  • Rising Sun-Ohio County: Monday, August 5
  • Batesville: Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7
  • Sunman-Dearborn: Wednesday, August 7
  • South Dearborn: Wednesday, August 7
  • South Ripley: Wednesday, August 7
  • Switzerland County: Wednesday, August 7
  • Milan: Wednesday, August 7
  • Franklin County: Wednesday, August 7

More from Local News

Events

RCCF Announces 2025 Impact: A Year of Growth and Local Investment

Over $700,000 in grants were awarded to local nonprofits in 2025.

NWS Releases Snow Totals; Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Cold Warning Remain in Effect

Travel conditions remain difficult, plus very cold temperatures, wind chills.

MMH Announces Weather-Related Closures for January 26

As always, MMH’s emergency services department will remain open.

IHSAA Unveils Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings

The state tournament starts on February 3.

Local Sports Report - January 23-24, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

SEI Football Stars Earn Academic All-State Honors

Congratulations to all the honorees!

On Air

Chelsie playing
Sugarland - All I Want To Do

Matt Stell Breakin In Boots 8:15
Tracy Lawrence How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye 8:08
Eric Church Record Year 8:05
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 8:01