Transportation

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 

The District covers 109 square miles, and each day over 3,000 students are transported to our eight 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 extracurricular events.
The Big Walnut Bus Garage is located at 117 N. Kintner Parkway in Sunbury and is staffed by three full-time mechanics to maintain and repair a fleet of 44 buses.

2026-27 TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM

The Transportation Request Form for the 2026-27 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 fill out the following form for any new request: (Click or follow the QR code)

New Transportation Request 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 PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Bus Tracking – BusRight

BusRight is Big Walnut’s secure, all-in-one bus tracking app for families.

With BusRight, you can:

• View your child’s bus location in real time

• Receive push notifications about delays, route changes, and cancellations

• Access updated route information instantly

• Share access with other caregivers, if desired

BusRight Guide

Coming soon!

SCHOOL BUS RULES

1. 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.
2. Behavior at bus stops must not threaten life, limb, or property.
3. Students must go directly to an available or assigned seat so the bus may resume motion.
4. Students must remain seated, keeping aisles and exits clear at all times.
5. Students must listen for directions or instructions and obey the driver promptly and respectfully.
6. Students must not use profane language.
7. Students must not eat or drink on the bus except as required for medical conditions.
8. Alcohol, vaping devices, tobacco, and drugs are prohibited on the bus, with the exception of medication for medical reasons.
9. Students must not throw or pass objects on, from, or into the bus.
10. Students may carry onto the bus only objects that can be held in their laps, including instruments or sporting equipment.
11. Students must leave or board the bus at their designated bus stop unless they have parental and administrative authorization to do otherwise.
12. Students must not put their head or arms out of the bus window.