School Bus Registration

As a growing school district, we are committed to providing students with safe school bus transportation to and from school.

To register for school bussing, please visit the links below for information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Extreme Weather Conditions
  • We are dedicated to providing safe bus transportation for our students. Please read the Extreme Weather Conditions document that lists the steps we take to determine whether or not buses will run during cases of snow, ice, and other extreme weather.
Do all bus riders need to register every year?
  • Yes, all riders from Kindergarten to Grade 12 need to be registered. It is a government requirement to have a passenger list for each bus.
My child left something on the bus. How can they retrieve it?
  • Items left behind on the afternoon route will remain on the bus overnight for students to retrieve in the morning. It is recommended that parents call the Transportation Department.
What time should my child be at the bus stop?
  • Students should be at their bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
I changed addresses over the summer. Can I still register?
  • Yes, as long as space is available on the route needed.
Our family just moved into SD62. Can I still register for the school bus?
  • Yes, as long as space is available on the route needed.
Do all Kindergarten–Grade 3 students need to be met by a parent/guardian at their drop-off stop?
  • Yes. A parent, guardian, or older sibling must meet the bus. If there isn’t someone there to meet the student, they will be returned to the school. Parents/guardians can provide written permission to the Transportation Department if they wish for their Kindergarten–Grade 3 student to walk home unaccompanied.
Can drivers add a stop or change a route?
  • No. Drivers can suggest changes, or a parent can call the Transportation Department, but the final decision rests with the Transportation Department.
Will I receive a call if the bus is late?
  • Unfortunately, we don’t have the technology to notify parents about bus times and locations. For buses that face large delays, we will do our best to communicate updates through the District’s social media pages. All bus runs are completed, even if they are running late.
Who do I call if the buses are running late?
  • Please contact the Transportation Department at 250-474-9845.
Can my child bring a friend on the bus?
  • Only if there is space on the bus and a signed note of permission from the friend's parent has been received.
Can my child bring a pet animal on the bus?
  • No. Only certified guide or assistance animals are permitted. All guide and assistance animals must first be approved by the Transportation Department.
Should I call if my child is not on the bus?
  • Only if your child is registered on an accessibility bus or if your child is the only student at a stop that is "out of the way."
Can my child be picked up and dropped off at different locations?
  • Please contact the Transportation Department for confirmation. We will try to meet the needs of the student and family whenever possible.
Does my child need to ride a specific bus route?
  • Yes, students must ride the specific bus route for which they are registered.
Are e-cigarettes allowed?
  • No. Smoking of any kind or substance on the bus will result in disciplinary action.
Can I ride on the bus with my child?
  • No. Only registered students may ride. Parents and preschool children are not permitted on the bus.
Can my child bring sports and/or band equipment on the bus?
  • Only items that do not pose a safety hazard and can be held on the student's lap are allowed on the bus. Government regulations state that no unsecured equipment can be transported on the bus.
  • Prohibited items include:
    • Hockey equipment
    • Lacrosse equipment
    • Skateboards
    • Large band instruments
    • Bicycles
My child is small. Can a booster seat be used?
  • No. Booster seats are not allowed because there is no way to properly secure them.