- March 12, 2025
Mission CISD Steers the Competition at 2025 School Bus Road-EO

Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) proudly hosted the 2025 South Texas Association of Pupil Transportation School Bus Road-EO & Educational Awareness Competition, bringing together more than 10 districts from Region 1 and Region 5 for a showcase of skill, safety, and precision in student transportation.
The competition featured three categories—transit school buses, conventional school buses, and special needs school buses—where drivers demonstrated their expertise in maneuvering, safety protocols, and efficiency. Each performance was meticulously evaluated by expert judges and law enforcement officials, ensuring the highest standards in student transportation.
Beyond the competition, the event served as an opportunity to reinforce best practices, sharpen drivers’ skills, and support professional development, all with student safety at the forefront.

Mission CISD Claims Top Honors
Mission CISD drivers showcased their dedication and expertise, securing top placements in multiple divisions:
Transit Large Bus Division
- 1st Place: Mission CISD
- 2nd Place: McAllen ISD
- 3rd Place: Mission CISD
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4th Place & Alternate: Mission CISD
Conventional Bus Division
- 1st Place: Mission CISD
- 2nd Place: Mission CISD
- 3rd Place: La Joya ISD
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4th Place & Alternate: Mission CISD
Special Needs Team Competition
- 1st Place: Mission CISD
- 2nd Place: McAllen ISD
- 3rd Place: McAllen ISD
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4th Place & Alternate: McAllen ISD
Mission CISD extends its gratitude to all participants, organizers, and law enforcement agencies who contributed to the success of this event. The district is especially proud of its transportation team for their commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to student safety.
“We are incredibly proud to have hosted this prestigious competition and to see our Mission CISD drivers excel,” said Superintendent of Mission CISD, Dr. Cris Valdez. “Our bus drivers do so much more than operate a vehicle—they are entrusted with our most precious cargo, our students. Their dedication, skill, and commitment to safety are invaluable, and this event was a wonderful way to highlight their hard work.”
Congratulations to all competitors, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible. Mission CISD remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards in student transportation and looks forward to future opportunities to showcase its outstanding team.