It’s that time of year
Do you have holiday or event plans? For any group going any place for that special holiday celebration, be safe and leave the driving to the professionals at Beach Transportation.
Winter Safety Reminders
Winter Reminders
Information for Parents:
- Have your students dress in appropriate clothing for the colder weather.
- Get your students safely to and from the bus stop. Students should be at the stop no fewer than five minutes and no more than 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Be with your students at the stop to monitor behavior and assist with safety. Have your students wait for the bus at a safe spot off the road and always watch traffic.
- Have students use the handrails when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping. The steps may be wet from snow off of shoes.
- Have a backup plan in case the bus is delayed. Bus drivers will run routes as scheduled; However, delays may occur if snowplows are unable to keep the roads clear or difficulties arise. Please do not let your students remain at a stop for more than 15 minutes after scheduled time.
Note: Please submit concerns about suspicious activity, wild animals, bus stop locations and so on in writing to your school.
General reminders for winter bus safety:
- Make sure you have additional room away from the approaching bus. Wait for the doors to open indicating the bus is secure. Buses can slide an additional foot after stopping on slick roads.
- Check for school cancellations due to inclement weather on your school’s website notations directly. If they utilize social media, they tend to post those closures there as well.
Letters | From You to Us
At Beach Transportation, we love what we do and hopefully that shows. Our drivers and school bus attendants make an impact on those that we transport. From field trips, to schools, weddings and events we truly enjoy hearing from you. Thank you to everyone for all your “thank you” cards, letters, well wishes and thoughts from over the years. When we receive a letter from you, we share them with our staff but thought we would also share them here too. Below you will find the most recent letters and cards that we have received from those we serve.
Families First
This handmade card was so great as we all passed it around on Novmber 5th from Families First.
The card reads: “Beach Transportation, thank you for making our Halloween Event so special. Families First is so luck to have your support.”
We appreciate the kind words and lovely card!
The Poverello Center
We received the a heartfelt letter the other day on October 26th 2024 from the Poverello.
The letter reads: “Thank you so much for your sponsoring Pumpkins for the Pov! The annual autumn campaign directly funds our food services, which provide hundreds of meals per day to Missoula’s most vulnerable population. Your sponsorship of $250 uplifts the work we do every day to provide food, shelter, help, and hope to all who ask.”
Thank you for all you do for the Missoula Community!
Opportunity Resources, Inc.
We received the most wonderful card the other day on October 25th 2024 from Opportunity Resources. The card reads: “Thank you for supporting people with disabilities!”
Thank you for the kind words and great sign!
Safe Kids Missoula (Community Health Alliance)
On October 11th 2024, Beach received a letter from our community partners. Every year, we join them in their Safe Kids Fair event.
The letter reads: “Thank you for your participation in our 2024 Safe Kids Fair. Your support has once again made it possible for us to continue this vital community event providing crucial health and safety information for western Montana families. The event welcomed over 300 people, meaning 300 people are now better informed and equipped with safety information to protect their children from the leading cause of death- preventable injury. Your contribution to this event not only impacts these families but also strengthens the health and safety of our entire community. In the last year, our Coalition engaged 1,000+ individuals and community safety experts from more than 30 organizations in year-round activities including car seat checkups, educational sessions, Home Safety Kit distribution, and outreach. This collective effort continues to make a meaningful difference, helping to reduce childhood injury and death rates. We appreciate your ongoing participation at the fair!”
Thank you for the letter and for your support!
Listening to America (motor coach customer)
All year round, but especially during the summer, Beach Transportation takes our motor coaches all over the United States. From local trips to multi-state and week(s) long trips, our drivers try their best. We received this card from one of our tour customers complimenting our drivers.
The card reads: Dear Josh and Dusty, Thank you so much for our fine coach bus and a wonderful drive from Ft. Benton to Lochsa Lodge. We appreciate you being there for us!! Looking forward to 2025, July 24th!! Thanks again, Listening to America.”
Thank you for letting us be a part of your groups adventure!
Fall Newsletter 2024
Here at Beach Transportation we publish three newsletters every year for our employees and friends.
Here is our latest addition, Enjoy! Beachlines Fall 2024
Griz Game Busing Info
Need a ride from a local establishment for Griz Football Game Day? We have you covered! Take a look at the following locations to enjoy your day and leave the driving to us!
School Calendars 2024-2025
Below are the 2024-2025 academic school calendars. Please select the link for your school.
Community Involvement
Community Events
Here at Beach Transportation we are a local family-owned business. We are dedicated to our community and the safety of the most precious cargo, our children. Every year we stay involved with multiple community events to help promote the safety of our kids. We annually attend the Kids Fair, Fall Kids Fest, and Safe Kids Day. These events give us the opportunity to bring out a bus for kids to climb in, to get comfortable, and most importantly to share safety information.
Our safety director and staff help teach children safe practices all year-round. Through the year, safety demonstrations, school functions, and other presentations keep us busy! If you would like to schedule a bus safety presentation, or simply have questions about additional safety information- please reach out! You can email our safety director, HERE.
Toy Drive
Each year, Beach Transportation is a proud community partner of the annual toy drive.
Griz for Kids help children in need get new, unwrapped toys to them during the holiday season. Our staff help promote, donate, and sort the toys after the toy drive is completed. Hundreds of toys are donated each year. Help us make 2023 a success too! Can’t make it in person to the Griz Game to drop off your toys? No worries! You can help donate to the Mountain Broadcasting Foundation directly, either online or through their provided Venmo QR Code.
For more information on the toy drive and its donations, head over to their website.
Food Drive
Each year, Beach continues the annual tradition of giving back. We proudly donate food to the Missoula Food Bank to help those in need of a healthy Christmas meal. We start taking donations from staff after Thanksgiving break which continues till the last Friday before Christmas. This year, help us make our goal of 2,000 lbs of food in 2023!
Donations
We are a proud supporter of many local organizations and donate to community partners throughout the year. Beach Transportation believes we can be a stronger community when we all come together to support each other. We hope to continue to support all of these wonderful efforts that make Missoula so special:
2024 Donations
2024 Donations total: $5,675.00
- The Missoula Mendelssohn Club
- The Poverello Center
- YMCA
- Missoula Economic Partnership
- Families First
- Honors Court Sports Award Banquet (KPAX)
- Safe Kids Missoula
- Big Sky Booster Club
- Glacier Ice Rink
- Missoula Community Chorus
2023 Donations
2023 Donations total: $3,760.50
- Ancient Order of Hibernians
- Honors Court Sports Award Banquet (KPAX)
- Safe Kids Missoula
- Big Sky Booster Club
- Western Montana Fair Livestock
- Kiwanis Club of Missoula
- Families First Learning Lab
- Glacier Ice Rink
2022 Donations
2022 Donations total: $25,156
- American Legion
- Big Sky Booster Club
- Family First Learning Lab
- Glacier Ice Rink
- Koprivica High School Golf Foundation
- Honors Court Sports Award Banquet (KPAX)
- Missoula Country Club
- MCPS Bands
- Missoula YMCA
- Missoula FFA
- Safe Kids Missoula
- Target Range Playground Project
- Western Montana Fair Livestock
Non-monetary & In-kind services
- Wings Program LLC (animal rescue)- donated a bus
- Griz Kids -transportation service
- Griz for Kids Toy Drive – volunteers service
- Goodfellows Thanksgiving Dinner – transportation service
- Stuff the Bus -volunteer services
- American Legion of Missoula -transportation services
Are you looking for a donation? Please use our Donation Request Form
Wedding Transportation
This is a night to enjoy yourself so let us worry about getting your friends and family to the fun and home safely. Let us help you celebrate in style!
Weddings
Shuttles
Bachelor/ Bachelorette Parties
Group Travel
37th annual Missoula Wedding Fair
Are you planning your wedding for 2025? Join us at the 37th annual Missoula Wedding Fair! This annual event brings together venues, DJs, photographers, caterers, stylists, vacation planners and more for one beautiful day. Get all your needs booked at one location.
💍Date: Sunday, January 5th 2025
💍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn Missoula (3720 N. Reserve St)
💍 Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Take a look at our Beach Transportation Wedding Brochure
History of Beach Transportation
This year we celebrate our 82th year transporting students in Missoula County. Here is a little history we wanted to share with our employees and friends. Read the article below!