Navigating school transportation in Wake County can be straightforward with the right information. Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) provides various transportation services, and accessing details about your child’s bus route and stop is simpler than you might think. For up-to-date transportation information, parents can utilize the Home Base/PowerSchool account associated with their student. If you haven’t yet, you can sign up for an account directly at your student’s school. More comprehensive details about Home Base are available at www.wcpss.net/student-information.
It’s also important to communicate your transportation plans to WCPSS. If your student is assigned to a bus route but will not be a regular rider, kindly submit a decline transportation form. This ensures the transportation department has the most accurate ridership information.
2024-25 Bus Service for Eligible Students
For parents of currently enrolled students who are eligible for neighborhood or express school bus transportation and intend to use this service regularly for the 2024-25 school year, registration is required. Please visit the Bus Rider Registration portal to complete your application. Registering ensures your child is accounted for on their designated bus route.
Understanding Transportation Ineligibility and Alternate Stop Requests
Navigating bus service eligibility is crucial. For those needing to apply for bus service to accommodate before- or after-school care, the Alternate Stop application provides guidance. Conversely, if your student’s school assignment designates parents as responsible for transportation, refer to the Transportation-Ineligible guidelines for further information and resources. Understanding these distinctions helps ensure appropriate transportation arrangements are made.
Information for Families New to WCPSS in 2024-25
Welcome to Wake County Public School System! For families enrolling students in WCPSS for the first time for the 2024-25 school year, the process includes a Transportation Service request form. This form should be completed during the application process at your student’s base school. The School Data Manager will then process the transportation request for all new enrollees. For more enrollment details, please visit Student Assignment.
Families of new enrollees who are eligible for transportation will receive communication from WCPSS Transportation, typically closer to the start of the school year. This communication will include specific bus route and stop information. We encourage all families to explore the additional school transportation resources available on the WCPSS website, including guidelines and other helpful sections accessible through the navigation menu. Finally, remember to establish a solid family plan to ensure your child’s safe journey to and from school each day when utilizing the school bus service.
