Transportation

Keeping Students Safe on the Way to School and Home

The mission of the Triad Transportation Department is to safely and efficiently transport students while supporting the educational process. Our buses travel more than 30,000 miles annually and safely transport students to eight school districts.

Safety is our #1 goal. We encourage families to review the information below with their students so everyone understands expectations for riding and waiting for the school bus.

Transportation Information & Updates

Please notify the Transportation Department of any changes to your student's transportation information by emailing operations@triadk12.org or calling 937-826-1102.

Changes that may affect transportation include:

• New students
• Changes of address
• Changes to daycare arrangements or no longer needing daycare transportation
• Students who will no longer ride with an older sibling

Because transportation changes can affect other students and bus routes, please provide updated information as soon as possible. 

If you change your address in Final Forms, please also contact the Transportation Department at 937-826-1102 to notify us of the change.

Bus Stops & Transportation Changes

• Students will be assigned to the regular bus stop closest to their home address.
• Students may be required to walk up to ½ mile to a bus stop in towns and cul-de-sacs.
• Students in PK, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 must be received at the bus stop by a parent/guardian or authorized childcare provider.
• Students may have one designated pickup address and one designated drop-off address. Exceptions are made for court-ordered shared parenting arrangements and childcare.
• Permanent changes to a bus stop require a written request submitted to the school or through the appropriate transportation change form.
• Bus stop additions and changes require a minimum of 48 hours to process.
• Students must board and exit the bus only at their assigned locations unless parental and administrative authorization has been provided.

Important: No transportation changes will be made until you have been notified by phone that your request has been approved.

Emergency Transportation Changes

Emergency bus stop changes are considered only in the event of a family emergency. Requests must be received by noon and the requested alternative stop must already be part of an existing bus route.

Temporary scheduling needs are the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Families should make alternate arrangements for transportation or supervision with relatives, neighbors, or other appropriate caregivers.

Bus Stop Times

Use the Route Stop Details link to view your student's bus stop and scheduled pickup/drop-off times.

Please keep in mind that stop times may change by a few minutes as students are added or transportation assignments are finalized before the start of the school year.

Ohio Hi-Point Bus Riders

Students attending Ohio Hi-Point Career Center who choose to ride the bus will take their regular morning bus to Triad High School, where they will transfer to Bus 8.

Morning Transportation

• Students should arrive at Triad High School by 7:10 a.m.
• Bus 8 will leave the high school parking lot at approximately 7:15 a.m.
• Bus 8 will arrive at Ohio Hi-Point shortly after 8:00 a.m.
• Students arriving at Triad High School after Bus 8 departs will not be able to ride Bus 8 to Ohio Hi-Point.

Afternoon Transportation

At the end of the school day, Ohio Hi-Point students will board Bus 8 for the return trip. The bus will stop at Triad High School and in North Lewisburg and Woodstock before arriving at Triad Elementary.

Students who attend Triad schools will then continue from Triad Elementary to their assigned home addresses. Arrival times may vary depending on the number of students riding and the route required that day.

Weather & School Closures

• If Triad has a delay due to inclement weather, the Ohio Hi-Point bus will also be delayed.
• If Triad closes due to inclement weather, the Ohio Hi-Point bus will not operate.
• If Triad is scheduled to be closed while Ohio Hi-Point is open, students should arrive at Triad High School by 7:10 a.m. Bus 8 will depart shortly afterward and arrive at Ohio Hi-Point in time for the regularly scheduled start of the school day.

Bus Safety & Conduct

Riding a school bus is one of the safest ways for students to travel to and from school. Safe transportation depends on students, families, and drivers working together.

At the Bus Stop

Students should:

• Arrive at the bus stop before the scheduled pickup time.
• Wait in a safe location away from traffic and the roadway.
• Behave appropriately and avoid actions that could endanger people or property.
• Remain at the stop until the bus has arrived and the driver indicates that it is safe to board.

Boarding and Exiting the Bus

Students should:

• Board the bus one at a time after the driver indicates it is safe.
• Go directly to an assigned or available seat.
• When exiting, walk at least 10 giant steps in front of the bus.
• Watch the driver and cross the street only after the driver signals that it is safe.
• Before crossing, stop at the edge of the bus and look left, right, and left again for traffic.
• Ask the driver for assistance if an item is dropped near or under the bus.

While Riding the Bus

Students are expected to:

• Follow the bus driver's directions promptly and respectfully. The driver is in charge of the bus.
• Remain seated and face forward for the entire ride.
• Keep the aisle and exits clear.
• Keep belongings secured in a backpack or on their lap. Students may only bring items that can be safely held in their laps.
• Keep their head, arms, and other body parts inside the bus.
• Use respectful language and behavior toward others and school property.
• Speak quietly and remain silent whenever the driver requests it, including at railroad crossings.
• Keep the bus clean. Eating and drinking are not permitted except when medically necessary.
• Never throw or pass objects on, from, or into the bus.
• Never use tobacco or possess alcohol or illegal drugs on the bus. Prescription medication may be carried when required for a student's medical needs.

Additional Safety Requirements

Students who require specialized equipment or assistance will have transportation guidelines developed to support their safety and individual needs. Transportation staff will have access to information necessary to support a student's safe transportation and medical well-being. This information is kept confidential.

For the protection of students and drivers, activity on Triad Local Schools buses is recorded by video and audio.

All passengers are required to follow these expectations, along with applicable Ohio laws, regulations, and Triad Local Schools Board of Education policies.

Thank you for helping us make safe, reliable transportation possible for all Triad students.