No. The safety of the children is always our priority.
Parents/guardians wishing to talk to their child’s bus driver should first contact their school administrator so as not to distract the driver, or delay bus routes.
Parents/guardians may request long-term permission for their child to ride two different buses for childcare, custodial issues and medical emergencies only. To request this change in the normal routing for your student, please complete the alternate bus service form or space available bus service form and return to your school office.
Bus stops are established based upon several factors, which include walking conditions, walking distance to the stop and road accessibility. Given acceptable walking conditions, bus stops are placed a minimum of one-quarter mile apart.
Bus stops are placed to allow the buses easy access and egress through neighborhoods while keeping safety a priority. Adding bus stops can cause further delays on bus routes and extend students’ ride times.
The HCPSS Class of 2023 graduation dates are set for May 24-June 1, 2023. The schedule of graduation ceremonies is available online.
Additional graduation-related information is available online and will be updated as new information becomes available.
Designated non-transportation areas are established by the HCPSS Office of Student Transportation in accordance with Board of Education Policy 5200 Student Transportation. The approved distances are utilized as the starting point for the establishment of these areas for each school. The route to school that falls within this distance must meet a reasonable level of safety. This involves the evaluation of adequate sight distance, suitable pathways and crossings, and even considers long-term construction projects.
Update: 06/29/2023
The use of combination bussing (having students from multiple school levels ride the same bus at the same time) will not need to occur this school year. This was being considered to help alleviate the impacts of the bus driver shortage. As a result, elementary school students will ride with elementary school students, middle school students with middle school students, and high school students with high school students.
Howard Community College is aware of the change in HCPSS school start times beginning in the 2023-2024 school year and considerations are being made for student scheduling. Any applicable information will be shared as soon as possible.
Details on HCPSS dual enrollment can be found online.
The start time tiers/groupings were approved by the Board of Education and are not able to be adjusted at this point.
It is likely that some sporting events will begin 30- or 60-minutes later than their current times. As these and the times for practices are finalized, coaches and schools will communicate final schedules to student-athletes, families and the community.
