Families in the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District faced an unexpected disruption over the past two days when two school bus routes were briefly halted after migrants attempted to board the buses.

According to district officials, the first incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon along the Route A bus route. Three men, appearing desperate, walked onto Highway 94, attempting to stop the bus. The driver acted quickly, maneuvering the vehicle around the men to avoid a confrontation and continue the route.

In a strikingly similar incident the next morning, a group of about 20 people gathered near a bus stop along Route B. As the bus arrived, concerned parents at the stop intervened to ensure that only students boarded the bus, preventing any potential escalation.

The school district promptly addressed the incidents with a message to families, expressing gratitude to the bus drivers and parents for their swift actions. “First, I want to say thank you to our bus drivers for keeping our students safe and to the parents who helped to ensure the bus was not boarded,” the message read. The district also confirmed that it has been in contact with Border Patrol, the Sheriff’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol. Additional safety protocols have been implemented, and the Director of Transportation followed buses on their routes to ensure the safe return of students.

While the incidents have raised concerns among parents, no injuries were reported, and district officials are working closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation. It remains unclear whether the two groups of migrants were connected or if these were isolated incidents.

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