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Transportation Services

 

Northampton Public Schools is pleased to offer bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year. You must register your student for transportation annually. Students in grades K-6 who live two miles or more from their assigned school will be transported free of charge (but must still sign up). Students in grades K-12, who live more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school will be offered paid bus transportation on a first-come first-served basis. Capacity is limited and the fees are shown below.

Payment is required at the time of registration to be added to the route list. Our routes are designed to travel on main roads, with neighborhood pick-ups being limited.

Students who are enrolled in Open Enrollment or School Choice are not eligible for transportation. 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Bus Ridership Eligibility and Fee Schedule

 

Eligibility

Distances are calculated from home to school using Google Maps. 

Any student residing under 1.5 miles from their school is not eligible for bus transportation unless the street has been designated “hazardous.” Please call the Transportation Office for details. 

 

 

Fee Schedule

  • Grades K-6 Over 2 Miles: Free
  • Grades K-5 Residing 1.5 -1.99 Miles From School
    • Annual Fee: $230
    • Or Per Trimester: $77
    • Or Early Discount if Paid in Full by July 8th: $207
  • Grades 6-12 Residing 1.5+ Miles From School
    • Annual Fee: $309
    • Or Per Trimester: $103
    • Early Discount if Paid in Full by July 8th: $278
  • There is a $5 charge for replacement passes.

 

Pay for Transportation Services Here

Fee Waivers

Fee waivers are available for qualifying students (households that receive SNAP benefits, fuel assistance, subsidized housing, etc.). Verification is determined through the State’s Direct Certification system. If you have any questions on qualification, please call the Transportation Office (413) 587-1037.

Bus Registration

 

 
 
 

Bus registration opens on June 1st and closes on August 2nd.

Applications submitted after the August 2 deadline will not have bus transportation for the 1st week of school and require a $25 late fee.

 

Online Bus Application

 

Printable Bus Application, if preferred: (English) (Español). If applying online, no paper application is needed. 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Dual Passes

Dual passes are for students with two caregivers living in separate addresses in the same school district. 
Students applying for Dual Passes must fill out the paper version of the bus form and mail it to the Transportation Office along with payment (if payment is required).

Printable Bus Application: (English) (Español).

 

 

 

 

 

Bus Stop Pick-Up Times and Locations

  • Approximately 5 days before the start of school, you will receive the Bus Stop information, including the approximate pick-up time, location, and bus number, to the email you provided when you submitted the online form.
  • Students are expected to be at their designated stop at least 10 minutes before pick-up time.
  • Parents of young children should wait at the stop with their children.
    • If your student is in kindergarten, a parent must be at the stop, if not the student will be brought back to the school.
  • Bus Passes will be distributed to students on their first day of attendance. After distribution, all students must have their bus pass with them.
  • Students may not ride a bus other than the one they are assigned to.
  • All students will have assigned seats. 

Bus Safety is Everyones' Responsibility

Student Responsibilities

  • Observe classroom conduct at the bus stop and on the bus
  • No eating or drinking on the bus
  • Wait in a safe place and in an orderly manner
  • Remain seating keeping aisles and exit clear
  • Refrain from putting objects or body parts our of the bus windows
  • Obey the driver promptly and resptectfully
  • Respect the rights and safety of others
  • Remember that riding the school bus is a priviledge

A school bus safety poster with tips for students, including staying away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.