Director of Transportation - Robert Pate
662-241-7402
For bus routes and pickup times, please contact your school.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time do the buses start running?
- Elementary buses will start at 6:10 AM
- CMS & CHS will start after 7:05 AM
- Where is the bus stop?
- In-town students, buses will do corner pick-ups. If you live in a rural area, the bus will come by your house unless you live on a dead-end street. In that case, you will need to meet the bus at the corner of your street.
- The following areas will have bus stops:
- A & B Ave. S., Clover & Wheat St., Columbus Heights, Robert Terrance Apt., Applewood/Providence Place, Yorkville Apt., Hargrove Est., Dean Acres, Fountain Dale Apt., Sandfield Apt., All apartments located off 31st Ave. N.
- Where is my bus?
- If the bus is not there within 10 minutes of normal time, here are some of the reasons for a late bus:
- Train
- Bus broke down
- Sub Driver
- Traffic Issues
- I’m not going to be home this afternoon; can you drop off my child at this address?
- We must have a written note from the parent or guardian stating where the student is to be dropped off. Additionally, the school must be notified about the address change.
- Please note that you cannot call your child while on the bus and tell them to give the phone to the bus driver about the address change.
- Where can I pick up my child? I was not at home and need to get him or her.
- If your child is in elementary, we have either taken your child back to their school or they are at the bus shop - located at 1206 Gardner Blvd. Please call your child’s school first.
- Who can I call about the bus?
- You can call the bus shop at 662-241-7402.
- Ms. Heard - Dispatcher
- Mr. Pate – Director