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PCS lists two September weekends for bus-driver training

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The next sessions are September 12–13 and September 19–20. Prospective applicants should confirm the requirements before attending.

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At a glance

  • Training dates: September 12–13 and 19–20.
  • Ask whether all dates and advance registration are required.
  • Verify job conditions separately from the training notice.
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The dates are approaching

Pittsylvania County Schools is promoting bus-driver training on September 12–13 and September 19–20. The division’s current homepage identifies its Transportation Department in Chatham as the training location, while the official school-system social notice lists Saturday sessions from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday sessions from 1–5 p.m.

For Gretna-area residents considering school transportation work, this is a specific opportunity to investigate. The announcement alone does not establish that attendance guarantees a job, that every trainee qualifies, or that a particular route is available.

Ask before rearranging your weekends

PCS directs prospective bus-driver applicants with questions to Human Resources at 434-432-2761. Ask whether advance registration is required, which documents to bring, whether all four dates are required and what licensing or other steps remain after the sessions.

If the work could fit your plans, also ask about the current position’s schedule, pay, training arrangements and assignment process. Keep those answers separate from assumptions about a typical school day.

The division’s applicant page and current job notices are the appropriate places to verify the conditions for the actual role.

Keep the current notice handy

Save the school-system announcement and confirm the exact facility address with Transportation or Human Resources before traveling. Older training notices may describe a different time block, so use the September dates when asking about this intake.

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Sources & verification

Pittsylvania County Schools — homepage

Undated current training banner; checked September 7, 2026 at 10:22 a.m. EDT. Lists September 12–13 and September 19–20, 2026 training in Chatham.

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PCS official Facebook — September bus-driver training

Post publication timestamp not verified; checked September 7, 2026 at 10:22 a.m. EDT. Official indexed post specifies Saturday 8–3 and Sunday 1–5; no job or pay guarantee.

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PCS — Bus Driver Applicants

Undated applicant page; checked September 7, 2026 at 10:22 a.m. EDT. Human Resources contact 434-432-2761. AI-assisted notice reporting; no employer interview claimed.

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