Guilford County Schools, High Point Police Investigate Student-Bus Driver Incident

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Guilford County Schools and the High Point Police Department are investigating an alleged incident involving a student and a school bus driver during a Monday morning route to Southwest Guilford Middle School.

According to information released by the school system and reported by WXII, the incident allegedly involved a student striking the driver while the driver was transporting students to the school. The district said the matter is under investigation and emphasized that the safety and well-being of employees and students is its top priority.

Guilford County Schools also said the student involved would face both school and legal consequences. Officials had not released additional details about what led up to the incident, whether anyone was injured, or what specific charges or disciplinary action could result.

The involvement of High Point police means the episode is being reviewed outside the school system's internal disciplinary process as well. Because the investigation remains active and officials have released only limited verified information, TTN News is not identifying the student or adding details beyond those confirmed by authorities and the district.

The case is particularly relevant to Triad families because school-bus drivers are responsible for student safety both on the road and during loading and unloading, while school systems must also address conduct aboard buses through their disciplinary policies. Additional information could clarify the circumstances of the alleged confrontation and whether the driver or other students were affected.

TTN News will update the story as Guilford County Schools or High Point police release additional verified information.