DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The District covers 110 square miles and each day over 3,000 students are transported to our 7 buildings and 90 students are transported to non-public schools.DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Each day district buses travel over 3,000 miles to safely transport students to and from school. In addition, buses transport students to and from athletic and other extra-curricular events.
The Big Walnut Bus Garage is located at 117 N. Kintner Parkway in Sunbury and is staffed by 3 full-time mechanics to maintain and repair a fleet of 44 buses.
2025-26 TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM
The Transportation Request Form for the 2025-2026 school year is now available.
All families who need bus transportation for the next school year — including transportation to Genoa Christian, St. Paul, DACC, or alternate addresses — must complete the form.
Please complete your request by July 15, 2025.
Requests submitted after the deadline may result in delays at the start of the school year.
Click here to access the form:
Thank you for helping us plan for a safe and efficient start to the new school year!
BUS ROUTES
For the most up-to-date information on bus routes, please access the Power School Parent Portal.
SCHOOL BUS RULES
- Students shall arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive and must be standing at their “Designated Place of Safety” before the bus arrives. Students cannot wait in a house or car and then arrive at their “Designated Place of Safety” after the bus has arrived.
- Behavior at bus stops must not threaten life, limb, or property.
- Students must go directly to an available or assigned seat so the bus may resume motion.
- Students must remain seated, keeping aisles and exits clear at all times.
- Students must listen for directions or instructions and obey the driver promptly and respectfully.
- Students must not use profane language.
- Students must not eat or drink on the bus except as required for medical conditions.
- Alcohol, vaping devices, tobacco, and drugs are prohibited on the bus, with the exception of medication for medical reasons.
- Students must not throw or pass objects on, from, or into the bus.
- Students may carry onto the bus only objects that can be held in their laps, including instruments or sporting equipment.
- Students must leave or board the bus at their designated bus stop unless they have parental and administrative authorization to do otherwise.
- Students must not put their head or arms out of the bus window.