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Transportation

Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation to students who live in our school district.

Approximately 18,400 students (including nonpublic students) who reside within SoWashCo Schools boundaries will attend school this year. Roughly 14,000 will ride a school bus to and from school everyday. We work to ensure that students arrive at school ready to learn!  

School year 2022-2023 Bus Information shows in Parent Portal. 

Students may only ride their assigned bus to and from school.

Transportation eligibility can be reviewed below under Transportation Guidelines-Transportation Eligibility.

Contact

Department of Transportation
651-425-5303
transportation@sowashco.org

Special Education Bus Attendance

Please call 651-425-5303 if your student will be absent from Special Education transportation. Please Press 1 on the main menu for Special Education Routing.

Transportation Opt-In

SoWashCo Schools is moving to an opt-in transportation system starting in the fall to help ensure the most efficient routing for students eligible to ride a school bus. Every family must complete the opt-in form prior to next school year, 2023-2024.

About the Transportation Opt-in System

The opt-in system will help the district address the ongoing bus driver shortage and help to create more efficient and sustainable bus routes. Currently, all qualifying students are assigned a bus route, whether they need and/or use bus transportation. This results in empty seats on buses from students who never use bus transportation.  Bussing will be provided based on opt in responses and bussing eligibility. 

How to Opt-in

  • Click the button below to complete the transportation opt-in form.
  • Families do not need to log into their Campus Parent Portal to access the opt-in form.
  • Once you have completed the form please make sure to submit it.
  • If there are any issues with your opt-in form you will be contacted. 

Transportation Opt-in Form

Questions About Transportation Opt-in?

info@sowashco.org

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Questions and Answers


Bus Status

Current Delays:

All routes are running on time. 

Current Cancellations:

Due to Bus Driver shortages the following routes are cancelled until further notice.

Canceled Elementary School Bus Routes (May 30-June 6):

  • Nuevas Fronteras
    • Afternoon Route - Sun #74
    • Morning Route - Starfish #91

Canceled Middle School Bus Routes (May 30-June 6):

  • Oltman Middle School
    • Afternoon Route - Sun #74

Canceled High school & Non Public School Bus Routes (May 30-June 6):

  • New Life Academy
    • Afternoon Route - Sun #74


Transportation Guidelines

 

 

 

We are committed to providing safe transportation to all students by following our bus stop process and procedures.


transportation forms

If you do not see a form appropriate for your request please contact our Transportation representative directly at 651-425-5302.


Safe routes to school


school bus conduct

Please remind students to follow bus safety and behavior rules.  Any misbehavior or inappropriate actions will be addressed by the bus driver and/or reported to the Department of Transportation for follow up.  Consequences for misbehavior will be implemented and may include assigned seating, parent contact, principal contact, bus suspension, school detention and/or removal of all transportation privileges. 


school bus safety

School Bus Safety Tips

STudent Bus Safety Training


join our team

Are you looking for a rewarding job with competitive pay and benefits? If so, Transportation would love to have you on the SoWashCo Schools team! We are currently hiring bus drivers, we will fully train you to become a great bus driver. SoWashCo Schools is a great place to work with a strong sense of community, but the best part of the job is the students! Just ask those who work here.

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