Transportation

For those families whose children are new to riding the school bus, and as a refresher for our returning students, please consider sharing these safety pointers with them:

Safety Tips for Riding the School Bus

1. Be on time. Make sure you get to the bus stop a little early. This helps you not rush and stay safe while waiting for the bus.
2. Wait safely. Stand back from the road while you wait for the bus. Stay on the sidewalk or in a safe spot, away from traffic.
3. Find a seat quickly and stay seated. Once you’re on the bus, find a seat quickly and sit down facing forward. Keep your backpack on your lap or under your seat.
4. Use an inside voice: Talk quietly with your friends. Loud noises can distract the bus driver, making it harder to focus on the road.
5. Keep hands and feet inside. Don’t stick your hands or feet out the window or into the aisle. This helps keep everyone safe.
6. Be kind. Be nice to other students on the bus. No pushing, teasing or bullying. Everyone should feel safe.
7. Listen to the bus driver. The bus driver is there to keep you safe. Always listen and follow their instructions.
8. Go straight home. After getting off the bus, go straight home or to your designated spot. Don’t play near the bus or in the street.

Please remember that the bus stop times listed are a best estimated time of arrival.  The bus could arrive a little earlier or later then the schedule dictates.  Once the routine settles in, the times will become more accurate. Therefore, for the first week of school we ask that you please have your child(ren) at the bus stop a little earlier than what is posted and please have patience if the bus arrives a bit later than the posted time as well.

High School Bus Stops 25-26 8.25.25

Please remember that the bus stop times listed are a best estimated time of arrival.  The bus could arrive a little earlier or later then the schedule dictates.  Once the routine settles in, the times will become more accurate. Therefore, for the first week of school we ask that you please have your child(ren) at the bus stop a little earlier than what is posted and please have patience if the bus arrives a bit later than the posted time as well.

Elementary Bus Stops 25-26_8.25.25

The Lackawanna Trail School District has established transportation guidelines for students who travel to and from school via a school bus or private transportation.  These guidelines stipulate that students are allowed one designated pick-up location and one designated drop-off location.  These locations do not have to be the same. Students are also allowed to travel on one bus to school and a different bus home. Example: If a student arrives to school on Bus #5, they are allowed to take another bus home.    If the student uses the district private transportation, a student could be picked up from one address point and dropped off to a different address point. Example: A student can be picked up at mom’s house and dropped off at an aunt’s house.   However, in both cases, this must be consistent on a daily basis.

In order for a student to be approved for separate pick-up and drop-off locations, parent/guardian must complete the Alternate Bus Stop Application.  Upon receipt of this application, the request will be reviewed by the building principal and the Director of Transportation.  Please allow 2-3 business days for a stop request to be processed before your student will be allowed to change their stop or bus. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.