Finding reliable transportation is crucial for students attending Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS). Ensuring your child gets to and from school safely and efficiently is a top priority for families. Wake County Public School System provides a comprehensive transportation service, and accessing up-to-date information is easier than ever through the Home Base platform. This guide will walk you through how to find essential transportation details and registration processes for WCPSS.
Accessing Your Student’s Transportation Information on Home Base
For families already enrolled in Wake County Public Schools, the primary source for transportation details, including your student’s bus route number and designated stop location, is through the Home Base system, accessible via your student’s PowerSchool account. If you haven’t yet, setting up your Home Base account at your student’s school is the first step to accessing this vital information. For more detailed guidance on navigating Home Base and student information, please visit www.wcpss.net/student-information.
It’s also important for WCPSS to have accurate ridership information. If your student is assigned to a bus route but will not be utilizing the bus service, kindly complete and submit the decline transportation form. This helps the transportation department maintain the most accurate ridership records and optimize bus routes effectively.
Bus Rider Registration for Current Students (2024-25 School Year)
For parents of currently enrolled students who are eligible for neighborhood or express school bus transportation and plan to use this service regularly for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, registration is required. Please visit the Bus Rider Registration portal to formally apply for bus service. Ensuring timely registration helps WCPSS transportation services plan routes and allocate resources effectively.
Transportation Ineligibility and Requesting Alternate Stops
Wake County Public Schools understands that families have diverse needs, including before- and after-school care arrangements. For students requiring alternate transportation stops due to before- or after-school care, detailed application guidance is available at Alternate Stop. Conversely, if your student’s school assignment designates parents as responsible for transportation, you can find more information regarding transportation ineligibility and related resources at Transportation-Ineligible.
Information for Families Enrolling for the 2024-25 School Year
Families who are new to the Wake County Public School System and enrolling for the 2024-25 school year should indicate their transportation service request when completing the application process at their base school. The School Data Manager will then process the transportation request for new students. For further details regarding the enrollment process, please visit Student Assignment.
WCPSS Transportation will communicate bus route and stop information to newly enrolled students who are eligible for transportation closer to the start of the school year. We encourage families to explore the additional school transportation resources available on the WCPSS website, including guidelines and other helpful sections. Planning ahead for your child’s safe transportation to and from school, whether utilizing the school bus service or other means, is an essential part of preparing for the school year.
