Glen Hills Middle School principal praised student Acie Holland III for his heroics after preventing a moving school bus from disasterDavid Chiu is a digital news writer for PEOPLE. A former PEOPLE intern from 2007 to 2008, he has been writing about news and entertainment for over 10 years.
to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. “He also sought out his grandmother, who is a nurse, to support the situation,” the principal's letter continued. “The driver regained consciousness and called Riteway dispatch, who sent their safety team and an alternate bus driver to complete the route.”, Holland said that at the time of the incident, he was looking at his phone when he felt the bus accelerating.
hailed the student as a hero, writing, “The District would like to recognize eighth grader, Acie Holland III for his extreme bravery during an alarming bus incident this past Wednesday. Thank you for your quick thinking and calm response, Acie! We are so proud of you! 🤩🙌”