Washington Association for Pupil Transportation upcoming events

48th Annual Golf Tournament (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

WAPT 48TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Location: Zintel Creek Golf Club, Kennewick

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM Shotgun Start

Registration opens at 1:00 pm

Golf starts at 3:00 pm until - DONE

$130 registration includes: 18 holes of golf, shared cart, Taco Bar Buffet AND door prizes!

Cash prize awarded for best conference themed costume $100.00. Get out your beach attire!

All net proceeds from the tournament supports the WAPT Scholarship Program!

48th Annual Conference General Registration (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Life's a Beach - Let's Navigate it Together

Welcome to the 48th Annual Conference and Trade Show - June 28, 2026-July 1, 2026.

It's time to get recharged, learn more about this ever-changing industry of Pupil Transportation and reconnect with colleagues and friends!

We look forward to seeing you in June!

Your WAPT Board

48th Annual School Bus ROAD-E-O (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

WAPT 48TH ANNUAL SCHOOL BUS ROAD-E-O

*Registration Deadline June 9, 2026 - No late registrations will be accepted

At Kennewick Transportation

Check In 7:00am-7:30am - Late Check-In's will not be allowed to participate

Registration includes: T-Shirt, Swag Bag, BBQ Lunch, and complimentary Sunday evening dinner ticket for participant only

2026 Mechanics Competition (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

School Bus Technician Skills Competition! ️

Are you ready to put your expertise to the test? Join us for an exciting School Bus Technician Competition, where your skills will be challenged through four hands-on stations and one open-book written test!

Date: June 28, 2026 7am check in Location: Kennewick School District Transportation
Entry Fee: Thanks to the generous support of the ESD 121 Mechanics Group, the registration fee for all 16 competition spots has been completely covered this year! That means FREE entry for participants—first come, first served!
Prizes: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Competition Details:

Four hands-on skill stations to test your mechanical expertise.
One ASE style written test.
Only the first 16 registered participants will compete—don’t wait!

Eligibility: Open to all School Bus Technicians—show off your knowledge, compete for prizes, and gain recognition for your hard work!

Register now to secure your spot! For more details, contact Maurine Simons at msimons@northmasonschools.org

#BusTechCompetition #TestYourSkills #MechanicMasters

48th Annual Vendor Trade Show Registration (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome Back Friends!

We are all looking forward to welcoming everyone back and being together again June 27 - July 1, 2026. This year's theme is Life's a Beach - Let's Navigate It Together

Please complete this registration to take part in the WAPT Trade Show on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Kennewick, WA.

Included in your booth registration you will get one ticket for the WAPT Awards Banquet on Sunday, June 28th at 5:00 pm where we will take a few moments to recognize each vendor present. Additional meal tickets can be purchased for $50.00 each. You will also get one lunch ticket for the day of the trade show. Additional lunch tickets can be purchased for $30.00.

After the trade show is over, join us at the Reach Museum from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for vendor hospitality.

Customer Networking Event!

We are thrilled to introduce a opportunity for vendors to engage directly with customers this year! Join us for a Working Lunch on Tuesday, June 30th by sponsoring a table for $150.00.

What’s Included?

✅ A large round table seating 10 guests
✅ One lunch meal ticket
✅ A company-branded sign at your table
✅ A prime opportunity to network with customers and clients in a relaxed setting

Lunch will take place from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, immediately following AM Training Sessions in the large banquet room.

This is a fantastic way to connect, engage, and promote your business while enjoying a great meal. We’d love to have you join us for this event!

Reserve your table today!

Let's make this the best conference ever! We look forward to seeing you all again on June 28, 2026!

Thank you.

Veronica Schmidt

Trade Show Coordinator and Your WAPT Board

The WAPT Trade Show is managed by Veronica Schmidt, Snohomish School District, Attn: Veronica Schmidt, 4605 Bickford Avenue, Snohomish, WA 98290. WAPT Board representatives will be on-site at the Three Rivers to assist exhibitors with questions or concerns. WAPT has the exclusive authority to make decisions regarding the interpretation of Exhibitor Rules and Regulations for the 2026 WAPT Trade Show.

Questions should be directed to Veronica Schmidt at (360) 563-3527 or (360) 239-2516 or by email to veronica.schmidt@sno.wednet.edu

Trade Show Services

For decorator questions please contact Three Rivers Convention Center at sales@3riverscampus.com. A vendor packet will be emailed to all confirmed vendors three weeks prior to the show.

Cancellations and Refunds Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing prior to June 5, 2026, and will be refunded minus a $125 administrative charge. Cancellations on or after c.o.b. June 5, 2026 will not be eligible to receive a refund.

By submitting your registration, you hereby authorize WAPT to reserve exhibit space at the Three Rivers Convention Center for use by the above company/organization during the WAPT Annual Trade Show 2026. You hereby accept and acknowledge receipt of and agree to abide by the exhibit rules and regulations included in the exhibitor packet and to all conditions under which exhibit space is leased to WAPT. You acknowledge that space will be assigned at the discretion of WAPT and also agree that space shall be acceptable unless WAPT is notified in writing within 30 days of the official space notification. Confirmation letters will be sent indicating your space assignment and your decorator kit will be mailed to you 6 weeks prior to the show.

NHTSA Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training provides an overview of the use of child safety restraint systems on school buses, with a focus on preschool-aged children and children with disabilities. Instructional videos are incorporated throughout the training. Participants are provided time for hands-on practice. Attendees of the course who complete the full classroom and hands-on practice will receive a certificate of completion for this training.

Current Child Passenger Safety Technicians will earn 3.5 CEUs for completion of this course.

By signing up for this course attendees forego attending any other sessions on Tuesday 6/30. This continuous course replaces six sessions for a conference attendee.

For more information on this training, see the Child Passenger Safety Board link here https://www.cpsboard.org/trainings/school-bus-training/, or email instructor/ board representative Cassidy Miller at cmiller@cashmere.wednet.edu