APPLYING FOR YELLOW BUS SERVICE
Whether your child is new to yellow bus service or a returning rider, you need to apply for yellow bus service each school year.
NEW TO YELLOW BUS SERVICE
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1
Contact your child’s preferred school for information on yellow bus service eligibility.
STEP 2
Complete the 2026-2027 yellow bus service application form.
STEP 3
If your child is new to the Division and has been approved for bus service for the 2026-27 school year, you will receive a letter in mid-August that includes the yellow bus:
- route number
- stop locations
- pick-up and drop off times
- company contact information
Once you have access to SchoolZone, that is where you can find yellow bus information. Route information is also available at your child’s school and through SchoolZone prior to the first day of school.
CURRENT YELLOW BUS RIDERS
If your child rides the yellow bus, you can apply for continued service to their current school in SchoolZone no later than June 1, 2026.
When you sign in to your parent SchoolZone account:
- go to the Student Profile tab
- choose Transportation
- select Bus Application
- follow instructions to apply for yellow bus service for next year and make sure to update your contact information
Missed the deadline? Use the 2026-27 yellow bus service application form or contact your child’s school. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
WHO CAN’T APPLY FOR CONTINUED SERVICE IN SCHOOLZONE?
Contact your school if your child is a:
- conditional rider
- student who requires specialized supports and services
- Pre-Kindergarten rider
