School Year 2025-26 Application Periods

All school bus applicants (both paid and free-status riders) must apply on a quarterly basis per the schedule provided below:

• Quarter 1: July 14 to Aug. 22, 2025
• Quarter 2: Sept. 22 to Oct. 17, 2025
• Quarter 3: Dec. 12, 2025 to Jan. 9, 2026
• Quarter 4: Mar. 2 to Mar. 27, 2026

Applications must be submitted on a QUARTERLY basis そして will not be accepted outside of the indicated periods. Please plan accordingly.

一般的な資格

定期バスサービスを利用するには：

• 生徒はバスサービスが利用できる HIDOE 公立学校に在籍している必要があります。
• K-5 年生の生徒は、自宅の学校から 1 マイル以上離れた場所に住んでいる必要があります。
• 6 年生から 12 年生までの生徒は、通学する学校から 1.5 マイル以上離れた場所に住んでいる必要があります。

 以下の学生には定期バスサービスは適用されません。

• Reside within the minimum qualifying distance walk zone.
  • Walk zone is calculated from the recorded home address in Infinite Campus to the nearest public access for the school campus (not from the main office).
• Students attending school on a Geographical Exception (GE).
• 自宅以外の目的地への移動手段を必要とする。
• Attend a school that does not have school bus services.

申請手続き

申し込みは、学校の管理事務所で直接、またはオンラインで受け付けられます。

申請手順

1. ダウンロード 2025-2026年度HIDOEスクールバスハンドブック申込書(PDF) そして review.
2. For online applications, please use the Apply Online Icon or click here. 
   • A valid student ID number is required to apply. 
   • Upon application review by your school, an email notification shall be sent rendering their decision そして next steps.
   • Online payments shall be processed via EZ School Pay; bus payment options shall only be available after the application has been approved by the school.
   • If payment is not received by the quarterly deadline, your approved application will be removed そして your student may lose their seat on the bus.
3. For manual application submission (in-person at your school office), complete both sides of the application form; indicate the type of service そして payment in Part III of the application.  
   • You will be notified of approval or disapproval of your bus application by your school either by email そして/or phone call.
   • In-person payment shall be collected upon approval of the application by your school.  Approved payment options include:
     • Cash
     • Money Order そして/or Cashier’s Check
     • NO PERSONAL CHECKS
   • If payment is not received by the quarterly deadline, your approved application will be removed そして your student may lose their seat on the bus.
4. Students applying for free bus transportation shall complete Part IV of the application そして indicate the reason(s) for eligibility.
5. Your child will be issued a temporary bus pass to use until the permanent pass is available. Please have your student check in with the office staff to receive their permanent bus pass card. The temporary bus pass must be surrendered upon receipt of the permanent bus pass card. Bus passes are non transferable そして are valid only on the assigned bus route そして quarter.

申請書

一般的な： 2025-2026年度HIDOEスクールバスハンドブック申込書(PDF). Application forms are also available at the school administration office.

特別教育: 2025-26年度HIDOE特別教育送迎保護者向け情報マニュアル(PDF)

Free Bus Eligibility

Free bus eligibility is evaluated on an individual basis.  Students attending Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools shall also qualify on an individual basis. Students who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to receive a free quarterly bus pass:

• Student qualifies for the free lunch program based on household income information. (Note: Students who qualify for reduced-price lunches are not eligible for a free bus pass).
• 生徒は里子です。
• Student is home displaced そして eligible for benefits under the McKinney-Vento Act (MVA).
• 学生は学部から指定された通学区域外の学校に通うように指示されます。
• Student has at least three older siblings who are fare-paying bus riders at their respective schools; one free paid rider per three paid riders.

If your child meets one or more of these qualifiers, please complete Part III of the bus pass application form, making sure to check off all of the qualifying categories that apply そして select the appropriate pass option. Any inquiries regarding free pass eligibility should be directed to the school.

For students who have transportation as a support service in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP), please consult with your school’s Student Service Coordinator (SSC) for more information on accessing school bus transportation.