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Transportation Information

The School District of Springfield Township provides transportation for eligible students and for students who attend certain non-public schools. We work to ensure safe and efficient service.

Who Is Eligible?

In general:

  • Grades K–5: More than 0.5 mile from school
  • Grades 6–12: More than 1.0 mile from school

Distances may vary based on traffic and safe walking routes.

  • Students may be required to walk farther, but never more than 1.5 miles
  • Distance is measured from your home to the nearest school property
  • Contact the Transportation Office with questions about your address.

What You Should Know About Bus Stops

Students must be outside and visible at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before their scheduled pickup time.

While we work hard to keep buses on schedule, traffic and road conditions may occasionally cause buses to arrive earlier or later than expected. Buses are not required to wait at stops until the exact scheduled time.

Bus Stop Safety

Some bus stops are located at intersections to serve families coming from multiple directions. Students may wait at any corner of the intersection and should only cross when:

  • The bus has arrived
  • Red warning lights are flashing
  • The bus door is open

Drivers stop buses near intersections to improve visibility and safety for surrounding traffic.

📌 Drivers are not permitted to change bus stop locations.

Important Reminder for Families

No matter your child’s age, it is important to review bus stop safety rules each year.

👉 Additional safety tips are available on the Bus Stop Safety page.

Public vs. Non-Public School Transportation

Public School Students

  • Automatically assigned a bus if eligible
  • No action required

Private/Parochial School Students

  • Must register every year for transportation
  • Registration is required even if your school collects transportation info

Middle & High School Transportation

Middle and high school students ride the bus together
Drop-off and pick-up occur at the high school campus
Middle school students walk to their building using the tunnel

Transportation Environment

To improve efficiency and safety:

  • Students may ride different buses in the morning and afternoon
  • Some routes may include bus transfers

Safety Measures

  • Buses may have video and audio recording
  • Recordings may be used for:
    • Safety
    • Discipline
    • Legal purposes

There is no expectation of privacy on school buses.

Important Reminder

Transportation is a privilege, not a right.
Students who do not follow rules may lose bus privileges.