FAQ ABOUT LATE BUS SERVICE

What is late bus service?

Late bus service is courtesy busing provided by the district, free of charge for students that stay beyond the end of the school day for extra help, library, clubs, etc. Service is available for students in grades 5^th – 12^th.

What days does the late bus service operate?

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

What are the pick up times at each school?

Lower MS       4:40

Upper MS       4:50

High School    4:45 for late buses 7 & 8

                        5:00 for late buses 1 – 6

How is the late bus service organized?

The district is divided into 8 zones. One bus is assigned to each zone with the exception of zones 7 & 8. (Due to high volume in Pike Run and the Blue Spring area, 2 buses have been assigned to zones 7& 8) Buses 1 through 8 line up at the Lower MS at approximately 4:35. The 2^nd pair of zone 7 & 8 buses stage at Montgomery HS. Once the students board at LMS, all eight buses go to the Upper MS and board the next group of students. Buses 7 & 8 leave UMS and proceed on their route. Buses 1 through 6 travel to the High School to pick up the 3^rd group of students. The extra zone 7 & 8 buses are waiting at MHS. All students board the buses and the drivers proceed on their assigned routes. Each zone has a basic route mapped out, but based on the daily ridership, routes can vary in length and time.

How does my child utilize the late bus service?

Every student has been assigned a zone based upon where they live. A student can find out which zone they have been assigned by asking in their school office or by calling the transportation office. Prior to boarding the late bus in the afternoon, the student will be required to print his name and street address on a sign in sheet for their assigned late bus.

Where will my child be dropped off and what time should I expect my child?

Since only 8 buses are servicing the entire school district, students may be dropped off a greater distance from the home, especially if there is a side walk. Students that have a house stop due to a hazardous situation will still have the house stop. Drop off times will vary day to day, based on the ridership. Keep in mind, that the buses do not leave the last school until 5:10, so your child could be dropped off as early as 5:15 or as late as 6:00 depending on where you live.