Transportation
The Transportation Department safely transports students to school and back home daily. They also provide busing for school field trips, athletic and fine arts competitions.
Welcome to the new school year from the staff of the Transportation Department!
As we progress into the school year, please be advised of important transportation information. With foul weather approaching, we could experience some delays and/or cancellations. When inclement weather does arrive we will send out messaging on SKYLERT. We will also post messages on Mason Public Schools Facebook page.
Should your transportation needs change or families choosing to opt out of bus service should notify the Transportation Department.
It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to get students to and from the designated bus stop safely and to monitor their child while at the bus stop. Parents/guardians of kindergarten students must be at the bus stop to receive their child at drop-off time.
During inclement weather, buses tend to run late. If a bus is minimally ten minutes late, you may call (517) 676-6496 or E-mail transportation with questions.
On Late Start Wednesdays the bus will arrive at the designated bus stop approximately one hour later (in the morning) for K through 12th grades.
Please remind your child about appropriate bus behavior and that riding the bus is a privilege. Bus rules are below as well as posted on each bus. Please take the time to review them with your child.
We are also witnessing a major uptick in stop-arm violations in our district and across the state. Please remind your students daily to follow the bus driver's directions at all times. This is especially true when crossing the street. Have them wait for the driver's hand signal to when it is safe to cross.
Communication is a key element to success whether it is in the classroom or on the school bus. It is important that we communicate together to provide a safe and successful environment for your child while utilizing our transportation system. We appreciate your support and cooperation and look forward to transporting your child this upcoming school year.
Please watch this public service announcement on understanding school bus lights:
Bus Tips and Transportation Handbook
Passengers must stand 10 feet from the roadway
Drivers will not wait for tardy students
There may be three students per seat
All of our buses are designed to hold 77 passengers
Appropriate behavior is expected
A bus pass is required for riding a different bus. Passes are obtained from the school office with permission from the Transportation Department. Requests for bus passes are processed following the CDC and district guidelines.
Carry-on items must remain on the student’s lap (state law)
All sporting equipment must fit into a backpack and stay there.
Communication with the driver is key to having a safe bus ride.