In December, a Ministerial Order was issued changing the transportation distance requirement for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 from 1.0 km to 1.6 km from their homes to the school, based on the shortest driving route. This means that some students who previously qualified for busing may no longer be eligible. 

The 2.0 km distance for students in Grade 7-12 remains in place.

Determining if this change affects you 

Wondering if this affects your child? It's easy to check! 

Simply visit https://prsd.mybusplanner.ca/TransportationEligibility. On the bottom left of the page, use the drop-down menu to select the 2025-2026 school year and then enter your current home address. The system will then clearly indicate whether your child is eligible for transportation. 

Ensuring your child is eligible helps us plan efficient routes for everyone! 

*New* for 2025-2026

To help us plan effectively, please note the following:

• New! Registration Deadline and Late Fees: The deadline to register for student transportation for the 2025-2026 school year is July 31. Registrations received after this date will incur a $50 late fee, which must be paid before your child can ride the bus. Please register on time to avoid this fee and guarantee your child’s spot on a bus for the first day of school.
  
  
• New! Designated Bus Stops: To prioritize student safety and ensure efficient routes, eligible students will be assigned one primary designated bus stop for pick-up and drop-off. Parents and Guardians may request one additional stop, which will be subject to fees. If you need to request an additional stop, please contact our Transportation department before the July 31 deadline.
• Additional stops to accommodate legal custody agreements will not incur additional fees.
• For students in Kindergarten through Grade 6, additional stops to accommodate childcare arrangements may be considered, and are subject to fees.

Support for Students with Exceptionalities

If your child requires extra support to ride the bus due to hearing or vision impairment, limited mobility, cognitive impairment, or any other special needs, please reach out to our Transportation department as soon as possible, and ideally before June 15th. This will allow us to work with you to create a plan for a successful and comfortable school bus experience for your child in the upcoming year.

We're Here to Help!

Do you have any questions about transportation eligibility or the new fees and bus stop procedures? Our friendly Transportation team is happy to assist you. Please don't hesitate to call us at 780-624-3006, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient transportation system for all our students. We appreciate you registering on time!