In Clovis, California, fourth-grader William Ruiz became a hero during his afternoon ride home. When he noticed smoke rising from beneath his Clovis Unified School District bus, he immediately alerted the driver. Thanks to his quick action, the driver safely evacuated all students before flames could spread — and everyone made it off the bus without injury.
William was honored with the district’s “Super Hero Award” for demonstrating bravery, leadership, and safety awareness. His mother shared that he has always been taught to speak up when something seems unsafe — a lesson that helped protect his classmates that day.
This inspiring story shows how safety lessons work and reminds us that even the youngest passengers can be everyday heroes.
Source: YourCentralValley.com
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