Transportation

Bus route information is now available through the My Ride K-12 mobile app. Routes are being updated daily, so if you don't see information, check again. Search for the free My Ride K-12 app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Having a questions or concern about transportation? Please check out our FAQs section before contacting the Transportation department.

Remember buses are often delayed on the first few days of school as both drivers and students learn their routes and get used to the routine. Thank you for your patience!

Getting students safely to school and home again

Students living in our district – both public and non-public/charter students – are eligible for district transportation.

Elementary students (grades K-5) living half of a mile or further from school are eligible for bus service, and middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) living two miles or more from school, with an exception for hazardous roadways are also eligible.

Students in grades K-8 who requested transportation during enrollment, will be automatically scheduled for busing each year.
High school students in grades 9-12 need to register for transportation each year.
Private/charter school students must also register for transportation each year.

Contact

Transportation Department:
651-351-8377
schoolbus@stillwaterschools.org

Busing provided by:
Schmitty & Sons
651-309-4601

CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION

PRIVATE/CHARTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD
REGISTRATION

What happens if my bus is late?

Plan on buses to arrive between five minutes before or five minutes after your scheduled time. For lengthy delays, the transportation department sends email updates, however consider downloading the My Ride K-12 app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store to track a student's bus. Login information is available on the student info tab in Powerschool.

The app compares GPS data to routing data to give families information as to where their school bus is located and what time it is expected at their stop. Please note: to ensure the safety and security of our students, in the event of a vehicle breakdown or accident, school bus drivers are not authorized to release students without prior district approval. We will communicate with families in the event of a significant delay in transportation. Please do not utilize the app to attempt to intercept your student(s) along the route.

Is there a lost and found for items left on the bus?

Can students be picked up from somewhere other than home?

Who do we contact if we've moved?

Alternate Enrollment Transportation

If you've chosen alternate enrollment into another school in the district or if you've open enrolled from another district, you may be able to catch a bus to school. If you are willing to meet the bus at an existing stop location for the alternate school AND there is room for your student on that bus, your student may be allowed to ride.

Be sure to submit the Alternate Enrollment Busing Request form if you are enrolled in another school within the Stillwater Area Public School boundaries or the Out of District Transportation form if outside of the district boundaries annually by June 15.

For New Students

New students within Stillwater Area Public Schools can find their bus route within the My Ride K-12 app. Families can then track buses on a daily basis through the My Ride bus tracker.

High school students must register for transportation, while new K-8 students who requested transportation during their enrollment process will be added to bus routes automatically.

The Emergency Medical form should be submitted for students with special needs.

Determining Bus Routes

Routes are arranged according to safety, efficiency, and geographic area as much as possible.

Bus stops are located at corners or intersections whenever possible and are usually central to where all the students are coming from. If you believe your child's bus stop does not meet the criteria and presents a safety hazard, please complete and submit the Bus Stop Change Request form below.

Notification of changes in bus times will be in the form of a written notice, email, or phone call from the transportation department.

Student Expectations

All students who ride a bus are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the State of Minnesota and the District’s School Board. A violation of those rules may result, depending on frequency and severity, in suspension of bus riding privileges. The school bus is considered to be an extension of the classroom.

If a student misbehaves, the driver has several options available. A driver may pull the bus over, give a verbal warning, assign seating, write a conduct report, or a combination of all of these. Any notification of discipline will come from your school. Drivers only generate reports, they are not responsible for deciding what the results of those reports will be. Schools have a principal or assistant principal in charge of student conduct forms and bus discipline.

Before they can be hired as a school bus driver, an individual must pass a criminal background check and their driving record is scanned for violations. As part of their training, each school bus driver is given instruction in student management. Every driver knows their primary responsibility is the safety of each child on their bus. When a student misbehaves, it can distract the driver from the safe operation of the bus.

Can my child lose his/her bus riding privileges?
In Minnesota, riding a school bus is a privilege and not a right. Each local school district has adopted rules of conduct for waiting at the bus stop and for riding the school bus. If your child does not follow the rules, your child could lose his/her bus riding privileges for the entire school year.

Will my child receive school bus safety training at school?
Yes. Children in kindergarten through Grade 10 must receive school bus safety training during the first few weeks of school. It is recommended that parents review the school bus safety rules with younger children throughout the school year.

My Ride K-12: Bus Schedules and Tracking

Stillwater Area Public Schools uses the My Ride K-12 app, a free mobile app available in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Providing bus tracking and scheduling information, families are able to view bus schedules after registering for an account and adding students by their student ID number.

1. Download My Ride K-12 from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. After the app installation is complete, open My Ride K-12.
3. Click "Register" to create a My Ride K-12 account.
4. To register, enter your personal email address (not your district-issued email), a password, and name.
5. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Tap on the link in your email to confirm your registration through the My Ride K-12 website.
6. When prompted to find your school district, search for "Stillwater" and select Stillwater Area Public Schools 834.
7. Once the district is selected, proceed to the login page.
8. Log in, then find a student by going to "My Students" and choosing the + button. This presents the Add Student screen.
9. Add a student by entering the student's ID number and birthday. Child: <<STUDENTS FIRST NAME>> Student ID: <<STUDENT ID NUMBER>>

Having trouble? Contact familysupport@stillwaterschools.org for assistance in setting up an account.

How to read the schedule

Type: IN = the inbound trip to school (from left to right)

From: pick-up location (letters in brackets show which direction the door of the bus will be facing when the stop is made)
Time: scheduled pick-up time
Bus: number/name
Days: which days of the week - MTWHF (T=Tues and H=Thurs)
To: school building or program name
Time: drop-off time at building/program

Type: OUT = the outbound trip from school (from left to right)

From: school building or program name
Time: scheduled departure time
Bus: number/name
Days: which days of the week - MTWHF (T=Tues and H=Thurs)
To: drop-off location (letters in brackets show which direction the door of the bus will be facing when the stop is made)
Time: scheduled drop-off time

Please check your schedule carefully, as your student may be scheduled on a different bus in the afternoon than in the morning, and times may vary by day.

MY RIDE K-12
USER GUIDE

Forms

Change of Address Form

Required

If you have a change of address, please complete this form with the most accurate information. You will be contacted for additional information by Enrollment if required. Please allow three to five days when submitting for any transportation changes to take effect, potentially longer when submitting requests in August and/or September.

If you have additional questions or concerns, you may contact:
Enrollment via email, Transportation via email or call 651-351-8377

What School Year is this for?required

How many children will be changing address?required

When will the change of address take effect?required

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Child 1 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 2 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 3 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 4 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 5 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 6 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 7 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 8 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 9 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 10 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Old Address:

Previous Street Address

Previous Apt. #

Previous City

Previous State

MN, WI, etc

Previous Zip Code

New Address:

New Street Addressrequired

New Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

MN, WI, etc

Ziprequired

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Primary Phone Numberrequired

Parent Cell Phone Number

Parent Email Addressrequired

Comments/Concerns/Questions?

Agreement

I submit that all information is accurate to the best of my knowledge

Submitted by:required

First Name

Last Name

Daterequired

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Alternate Address Form

Required

If your child will require transportation from a location other than your home address (such as daycare or another parent/guardian location), please complete this request form. Allow three to five business days for any changes to occur.

Any student registered for a bus who does not ride for 10 consecutive school days (two weeks) will have their stop removed from routing. A 24-hour notice is required to reassign the stop.

This form is due by June 15

One student per form please

What School Year is this for?

Student Namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

When Student Will RiderequiredChoose all that apply

Choose all that apply

Street Addressrequired

Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

Ziprequired

Home Phone Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Graderequired

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Daytime Contact Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Cell Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Email Addressrequired

Does your child need to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate location such as Daycare?required

Yes, my child needs an alternate location for pick-up and/or drop-off.

Fill out this form ONLY IF your student will be transported to/from a place other than home.

Student Will Be Picked Up AtChoose one

Home

Daycare/Alternate

Choose one

Student Will Be Dropped Off AtChoose one

Home

Daycare/Alternate

Choose one

Daycare/Alternate Street Address

Daycare/Alternate City

Daycare/Alternate State

Daycare/Alternate Zip

Daycare/Alternate Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Daycare/Alternate Contact Phone Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Comments/Concerns/Questions?

Parent/Guardian E-Signaturerequired

First Name

Last Name

Date

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

SAHS Transportation Registration

Required

Transportation registration is required for all Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) students needing to be added to the bus route. Failure to submit a transportation form constitutes “voluntary waiver” of transportation and students will not be assigned a bus.

If a situation changes for a family at any time during the school year, contact the Transportation Department and students will be added to a route within three to five business days.

One student per form please

What School Year is this for?required

Student Namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

When Student Will RiderequiredChoose all that apply

Choose all that apply

Home Street Addressrequired

Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

Ziprequired

Home Phone Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Date of Birth

MM/DD/YYYY

Graderequired

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Daytime Contact Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Cell Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Email Addressrequired

Does your child need to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate location?required

Yes, my child needs an alternate location for pick-up and/or drop-off.

Fill out this section ONLY IF your student will be transported to/from a place other than home.

Student Will Be Picked Up AtChoose one

Home

Alternate Location

Choose one

Student Will Be Dropped Off AtChoose one

Home

Alternate Location

Choose one

Alternate Location Street Address

Alternate Loc. City

Alternate Loc. State

Alternate Loc. Zip

Alternate Location Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Alternate Location Contact Phone Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Comments/Concerns/Questions?

Parent/Guardian E-Signaturerequired

First Name

Last Name

Date

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Private/Charter School Transportation Registration

Required

New Heights Charter, Salem Lutheran, St. Croix Catholic, St. Croix Preparatory Academy

Transportation registration is required for all eligible private and charter school students in grades K-12 who need to be added to a bus route. Failure to submit a transportation form constitutes “voluntary waiver” of transportation and students will not be assigned a bus.

If a situation changes for a family at any time during the school year, contact the Transportation Department and students will be added to a route within three to five business days.

Any student registered for a bus who does not ride for 10 consecutive school days (two weeks) will have their stop removed from routing. A 24-hour notice is required to reassign the stop.

This form is due July 15

One student per form please

What School Year is this for?

Student Namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

When Student Will RiderequiredChoose all that apply

Choose all that apply

Student Date of Birthrequired

MM/DD/YYYY

Street Addressrequired

Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

Ziprequired

Home Phone Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Private/Charter School child will be attendingrequired

Graderequired

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Daytime Contact Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Cell Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Email Addressrequired

Does your child need to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate location such as Daycare?required

Yes, my child needs an alternate location for pick-up and/or drop-off.

Fill out this section ONLY IF your student will be transported to/from a place other than home.

Student Will Be Picked Up AtChoose one

Home

Daycare/Alternate

Choose one

Student Will Be Dropped Off AtChoose one

Home

Daycare/Alternate

Choose one

Daycare/Alternate Street Address

Daycare/Alternate City

Daycare/Alternate State

Daycare/Alternate Zip

Daycare/Alternate Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Daycare/Alternate Contact Phone Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Comments/Concerns/Questions?0 / 1000

Parent/Guardian E-Signaturerequired

First Name

Last Name

Date

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Request a Bus Stop Change

Required

Bus stop changes can affect each child at a stop – therefore it is important that all students are considered before making a change. Changes to stops will be considered after a review of the following:

Changes related to safety or medical issues will take precedence.
An effort will be made to place bus stops at corners to provide the best view of traffic.
Students living on cul-de-sacs will have stops assigned at the nearest main intersection.
Students generally are not expected to walk more than 1/2 mile to a bus stop.
Not more than one bus stop will be designated per city block.
A bus driving by does not warrant a bus stop change.
Visibility from home to the bus stop does not warrant a bus stop change.
Availability of sidewalks does not warrant a bus stop change.

Fill out this request if your stop change meets all the above criteria.

School

Date of change

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

What School Year is this for?

Student Namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Graderequired

Home Addressrequired

Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

Ziprequired

Home Phone Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Current Bus Stop

Current Bus Number

Request To:requiredchoose one

Add Stop

Change Stop

choose one

Change Home Pick Up Bus Stop to:

Change Home Drop Off Bus Stop to:

Change Both Bus Stops to:

Reason For Requestrequired0 / 1000

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Daytime Contact Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Cell Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Email Addressrequired

Parent E-Signaturerequired

First Name

Last Name

Date

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Decline Transportation

Required

Families that are not going to use busing must decline district transportation through this form in order to create efficient bus routes. If a situation changes for a family at any time during the school year, contact the Transportation Department and students will be added back onto a bus route within three to five business days.

This form is due by June 15

What School Year is this for?

How many children will be declining Transportation Service?

Child 1 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 2 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 3 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 4 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 5 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 6 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 7 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 8 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 9 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Child 10 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:

Grade:

Home Street Addressrequired

Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

MN, WI, etc

Ziprequired

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Primary Phone Numberrequired

Parent Cell Phone Number

Parent Email Addressrequired

Comments/Concerns/Questions?

By submitting this form I understand the student(s) listed above WILL NOT be using the Stillwater Transportation service for the school year. If at any time this changes, I can contact the Transportation Office and service can be arranged in three to five business days.

Submitted by:required

First Name

Last Name

Daterequired

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Application for Reimbursement

Residents of the Stillwater Area Public School District #834, who elect to send children to non-public schools outside of the boundaries of the school district, may receive reimbursement for transportation.

Reimbursement is based on a one school maximum per vehicle. Students in a family attending different, appropriate non-public schools, which do not include K-12 at a Catholic or K-8 at Lutheran schools as there are appropriate non-public schools within the district, will receive reimbursement for each school attended. Siblings attending the same appropriate non-public school will receive a maximum of one student reimbursement. This application, including proof of insurance, must be submitted to the District Transportation Office by Feb. 1 of the current school year. Reimbursement check will be mailed by the middle of July after verification of attendance from the school attended.

Funds are also available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students that participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. For more information on these funds, access the PSEO Mileage Reimbursement Program Instructions.Families may also apply for reimbursement for students participating in PSEO education off of the Stillwater Area High School campus.

Required

APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION TO NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT #834

Please fill out the form completely and attach your vehicle insurance card.

**Please note that this form MUST be completed no later than Feb. 1 of the current school year.

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Home Street Addressrequired

Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

MN, WI, etc

Ziprequired

Primary Phone Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Email Addressrequired

Attach Auto Insurance Information Hererequired

Attach up to 1 file with a maximum size of 10MB

No file chosen

**Auto Insurance: You are required by the State of Minnesota to provide proof of insurance on the vehicle that you are transporting your student(s) to school in. Please attach a current, valid copy of your insurance. You will not be reimbursed without proof of insurance.

How many NON-PUBLIC schools did your child(ren) attend?required

Name of Non-public School 1required

School 1 Street Addressrequired

Cityrequired

Staterequired

Ziprequired

Name of Non-public School 2

School 2 Street Address

City

State

Zip

Name of Non-public School 3

School 3 Street Address

City

State

Zip

Name of Non-public School 4

School 4 Street Address

City

State

Zip

Number of child(ren) attending NON-PUBLIC school outside of District #834:required

Child 1 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 2 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 3 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 4 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 5 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 6 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 7 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 8 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 9 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Child 10 namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

School:required

Grade:required

Upon completion of the school year, your non-public school will forward a record of attendance for each child to the Stillwater Area Schools Transportation Office.

Submitted By:required

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Daterequired

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

**Please note that this form MUST be submitted no later than Feb. 1 of each year.

Early Childhood Transportation Registration

Required

Early Childhood Transportation Registration Form

Early childhood families must register for transportation each year. If a situation changes for a family at any time during the school year, contact the Transportation Department and students will be added to a route within three to five business days.

Any student registered for a bus who does not ride for 10 consecutive school days (two weeks) will have their stop removed from routing. A 24-hour notice is required to reassign the stop.

For assistance, email schoolbus@stillwaterschools.org or familyhelp@stillwaterschools.org.

One student per form please

What School Year is this for?

Student Namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

When Student Will RiderequiredChoose all that apply

Choose all that apply

Student Date of Birthrequired

MM/DD/YYYY

Street Addressrequired

Apt. #

Cityrequired

Staterequired

Ziprequired

Home Phone Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

School child will be attendingrequired

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Daytime Contact Numberrequired

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Cell Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Email Addressrequired

Does your child need to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate location such as Daycare?required

Yes, my child needs an alternate location for pick-up and/or drop-off.

Fill out this section ONLY IF your student will be transported to/from a place other than home.

Student Will Be Picked Up AtChoose one

Home

Daycare/Alternate

Choose one

Student Will Be Dropped Off AtChoose one

Home

Daycare/Alternate

Choose one

Daycare/Alternate Street Address

Daycare/Alternate City

Daycare/Alternate State

Daycare/Alternate Zip

Daycare/Alternate Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Daycare/Alternate Contact Phone Number

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Comments/Concerns/Questions?0 / 1000

Parent/Guardian E-Signaturerequired

First Name

Last Name

Date

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Amigos Unidos Hub Stop Registration

Required

Amigos Unidos Hub Stop Registration Form

We are excited to offer a Hub Stop transportation option for Amigos Unidos families. The hubs allow families living outside of the Lake Elmo Elementary or Oak-Land attendance boundary to drop students off, and pick them up, at a location closer to home to catch a shuttle to and from school.

Register students by completing the form by Aug. 19. The transportation department will send an email with more details about pick up and drop off times prior to the start of the new school year.

Child's namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Legal Guardian's namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Child's graderequired

Street Addressrequired

Cityrequired

Staterequired

MN, WI, etc

Ziprequired

Hub Stop Choicerequired

Parent's phonerequired

Parent's Email Addressrequired

GATE Hub Stop Registration

Required

GATE Hub Stop Registration Form

GATE families who live outside of the Stillwater Middle School attendance boundary have access to a hub stop at Brookview Elementary School in Woodbury. The hub allows families to drop students off, and pick them up, at Brookview to catch a shuttle to and from Stillwater Middle.

Register students by completing this form by Aug. 15. The transportation department will send an email with more details about pick up and drop off times prior to the start of the new school year.

Child's namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Legal Guardian's namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Child's graderequired

Street Addressrequired

Cityrequired

Staterequired

MN, WI, etc

Ziprequired

Guardian's phonerequired

Guardian's Email Addressrequired