School Bus Safety Roadeos

Chapter 1 Roadeo

The air was filled with excitement and the smell of fresh coffee as 40 eager participants gathered for our latest School Bus Driver Roadeo. It wasn't just a competition; it was a masterclass event in precision, safety, and community spirit.

The day was defined by a shared commitment to the students we transport every day. Drivers put their expertise to the test, navigating through precision events designed to sharpen their skills and reinforce safety protocols. While the atmosphere was filled with fun and friendly rivalry, the underlying goal remained clear: ensuring our drivers remain the best in the business for the sake of our "precious cargo."

Our Amazing Judges

An event of this scale relies entirely on the integrity of its scoring, and our volunteer judges rose to the occasion without hesitation. They did an amazing job managing the events throughout the day, providing fair assessments and steady guidance that kept the competition running smoothly.

A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors who kept our participants, judges, and support teams fueled and motivated. Their contributions provided the coffee, donuts, and lunch that turned a training event into a true community celebration:

RIDE

Bus West

Atlas Radiator

Parkhouse

Leadership and Appreciation

Finally, a special thank you goes out to our outstanding Chapter 1 Board for their tireless work in organizing this event. Their vision and leadership ensure our drivers have the tools and support to sharpen their skills and ensures a successful event.

Special Thanks:

Retiree committee: David Walthal, Mary Birmingham, Yolanda Takacs and Sam Anderson.

Jennifer Hanshew, Bob & Karen Wiggington, Antonio Perez, Ann Marie and Fernando Aguirre.

CONGRADULATIONS ALL WINNERS!!!

Individual In-Chapter

1st Place – Germain Cardenas, Colton Joint Union High School District

2nd Place – Sergio Duenas, First Student Riverside

3rd Place – Jason Trejo, Murrieta Valley Unified School District

4th Place – Jose Reyes, First Student Riverside

In-Chapter Team

Colton Joint Union High School District

Germain Cardenas

Andrea Sandoval

Miguel Espichan

In-Chapter Novice

Jeff Hays, Murrieta Valley Unified School District

Individual Out of Chapter

3rd Place – Crystal Langford, Chapter 12

2nd Place – Jacen Price, Chapter 12

1st Place – Jose Navarro, Garden Grove Unified School District

Out of Chapter Team

Chapter 12

Jacen Price

Crystal Langford

Abdon Macias

Out of Chapter Novice

Kevin Caballero, Garden Grove Unified School District

CASTO Chapter 12 Roadeo

Bakersfield, CA - On Saturday March 14, 2026 Chapter 12 held it's 42nd Annual School Bus Safety Roadeo at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Schools Service Center. Ninety six participants from nine local Kern County school districts and five out-of-county school districts participated in the Roadeo.

One of the highlights of Chapter 12’s school bus safety roadeos is that they always have a theme. This year’s theme was “Safe Rides, Every Day Super Heroes” in accordance with this year's School Bus Safety Poster Contest theme. Many drivers and judges got to dress and decorate their bus in their favorite super hero decor. There was also a face painting booth along with an ice cream truck for the kids to enjoy.

CASTO Chapter 12 would like to thank Model 1, A-Z Bus Sales, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Kern High School District, Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, Richland School District, and many others for all their contributions and assistance. We would also like to thank Bob and Karen Wigginton along with Jennifer Henshew and Mark Verch for their help in setting up the course, start line, and announcing.

These were the final results:

Individual

1st Place: Jorge Hernandez (BCSD)

2nd Place: Scott Terrell (BCSD)

3rd Place: Ray Lowe (BCSD)

4th Place: Jacen Price (KHSD)

5th Place: Jose Espinoza (PBVSD)

Team

1st Place Team:

BCSD Team #1

(Jorge Hernandez, Scott Terrell, Ray Lowe)

2nd Place Team:

KHSD Team #2

(Jacen Price, Abdon Macias, Yaquelin Macias)

3rd Place Team:

Greenfield Union School District (GFUSD) Team #3

(Julie Johnson, Sandra Chavez, Israel Martinez)

Additional Honors

Top Novice Driver:

Abdon Macias (KHSD)

Top Special Needs Driver:

Brittney Miller (KHSD)

Best Represented:

Kern High School District

Best Themed:

Rosedale Union School District

CASTO Chapter 3 Roadeo

CHULA VISTA, CA – On Saturday, March 7, 2026, CASTO Chapter 3 kicked off the Roadeo season by hosting the state’s first School Bus Safety Roadeo of the year. Forty-six competitors were welcomed to an event filled with learning, camaraderie, and the opportunity to showcase their incredible talent. The competitors challenged themselves to improve and represented the very best of our industry. This Roadeo would not have been successful without the assistance of our judges and volunteers from surrounding districts who generously gave their time and expertise.

An extra special thank you to the Chapter 3 Board, along with Chapter 1’s Sam Anderson and State Roadeo Chairperson Jennifer Hanshew, Chapter 2 President Rosana Guerrero, and Chapter 20 President Doug Smith and Tina Young. Without their knowledge, experience, and support — both on the course and behind the scenes — this event would not have run as smoothly as it did. Chapter 3 would like to thank the Chula Vista Elementary School District for allowing us to host the Roadeo at their Transportation Department. We also thank RIDE, SchoolsFirst, and Model1 Commercial Vehicles for their generous support of this year’s Roadeo. Their donations helped ensure we could put on a spectacular event for all participants.

Participating Districts

In-Chapter Teams (7)

America’s Finest Charter School

Cajon Valley Union SD

Chula Vista Elementary SD

San Diego Unified SD

San Dieguito Union HSD

San Marcos Unified SD

Vista Unified SD

Out-of-Chapter Teams (3)

Colton Joint Unified SD

Garden Grove Unified SD

Murrieta Valley Unified SD

Winners

In-Chapter

1st Place – Edith Ruiz, America’s Finest Charter School – 291 pts

2nd Place – Jorge Deleon, Chula Vista Elementary SD – 287 pts

3rd Place – Alyssa Prado, Chula Vista Elementary SD – 285 pts

4th Place – Joshua Turner, San Dieguito Union HSD – 277 pts

5th Place – Keilany Hernandez, San Diego Unified SD – 254 pts

Out-of-Chapter

1st Place – Eduardo Gonzalez, Garden Grove Unified SD – 426 pts

2nd Place – Jose Navarro, Garden Grove Unified SD – 408 pts

3rd Place – Kevin Caballero, Garden Grove Unified SD – 378 pts

4th Place – Jason Trejo, Murrieta Valley Unified SD – 370 pts

5th Place – Zozer Farag, Garden Grove Unified SD – 345 pts

Novice (In-Chapter Only)

1st Place – Joshua Turner, San Dieguito Union HSD – 277 pts

2nd Place – Christina Hopkins, San Dieguito Union HSD – 243 pts

3rd Place – Linda Friesen-Anderson, Cajon Valley Union SD – 238 pts

4th Place – Holley Roddy, San Marcos Unified SD – 192 pts

1st Place Team (In-Chapter Only)

San Dieguito Union HSD – Joshua Turner, Christina Hopkins, Daniel Araiza

Best Represented (In-Chapter Only)

San Marcos Unified School District

Additional photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NchfiQsJgZTw3vHX7

https://www.castochapt3.org/

Media coverage:

https://www.thestarnews.com/road-to-bus-roadeo-contest-leads-to-chula-vista/

CASTO Chapter 3 is proud to help kick off the 2026 Roadeo season and looks forward to seeing competitors continue their journey toward the State and International competitions.

        

     

Chapter 12 Roadeo

Bakersfield, CA - On Saturday March 14, 2026 Chapter 12 held its 42nd Annual School Bus Safety Roadeo at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Schools Service Center. Ninety six participants from nine local Kern County school districts and five out-of-county school districts participated in the Roadeo.

One of the highlights of Chapter 12’s school bus safety roadeos is that they always have a theme. This year’s theme was “Safe Rides, Every Day Super Heroes” in accordance with this year's School Bus Safety Poster Contest theme. Many drivers and judges got to dress and decorate their bus in their favorite super hero decor. There was also a face painting booth along with an ice cream truck for the kids to enjoy.

CASTO Chapter 12 would like to thank Model 1, A-Z Bus Sales, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Kern High School District, Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, Richland School District, and many others for all their contributions and assistance. We would also like to thank Bob and Karen Wigginton along with Jennifer Henshew and Mark Verch for their help in setting up the course, start line, and announcing.

These were the final results:

Individual
1st Place: Jorge Hernandez (BCSD)
2nd Place: Scott Terrell (BCSD)
3rd Place: Ray Lowe (BCSD)
4th Place: Jacen Price (KHSD)
5th Place: Jose Espinoza (PBVSD)

Team
1st Place Team:

BCSD Team #1
(Jorge Hernandez, Scott Terrell, Ray Lowe)

2nd Place Team:
KHSD Team #2
(Jacen Price, Abdon Macias, Yaquelin Macias)

3rd Place Team:
Greenfield Union School District (GFUSD) Team #3
(Julie Johnson, Sandra Chavez, Israel Martinez)

Additional Honors

Top Novice Driver:
Abdon Macias (KHSD)

Top Special Needs Driver:
Brittney Miller (KHSD)

Best Represented:
Kern High School District

Best Themed:
Rosedale Union School District

69th Annual CASTO School Bus Safety Roadeo 2026.pdf

Participants will be required to submit (upload) completed application pages during the registration process.  The system will not allow you to complete the registration process without the documents being uploaded.

Please note that we are only accepting CREDIT CARD payments for registration for the upcoming Northern and Southern Roadeo’s.