This is...I can see this happen; written vivid and existing enough to evoke memories of a school bus, universal. Nicely done.

I think you captured the essence of what it is like to be an "outsider" in high school, or to be a misfit. Your sarcasm shows through in your imagery and your diction. Beautiful :)

"While it's still dark inside." There's something so striking about this line. It connects back to the 'winter chill,' but the tone is also very sad and nostalgic. :)