Students and Parents/Guardians

We are proud to be able to offer your students the convenience and safety of public transportation to and from school and to extracurricular events. We are dedicated to providing the safest and most reliable transportation possible. Students are our focus and their safety is our priority.

The Transportation Department plays an important role in the mission of Campbell County Public Schools. In the interest of the safety and welfare of our student passengers, CCPS maintains strict transportation discipline and safety regulations. The standards of behavior outlined in the CCPS Code of Student Conduct and the following additional transportation rules and regulations will apply to all students anytime they are using CCPS Transportation Services. Using CCPS Transportation Services is a privilege. Virginia Code, 22.1-176, permits school boards to provide transportation to pupils but does not require them to do so. Disciplinary consequences resulting from failure to follow these simple safety regulations may result in revocation of riding privileges and/or suspension from school depending upon the severity of violation.

Pre-K-4th Grade Students only: Parents/guardians or a designee of students in preschool through the fourth grade must appear at the bus stop each morning and afternoon to load and receive PreK-4 students. The designee may include an adult (designated in writing) or a sibling (5th grade or older. If you or your designee is not present to receive your child in the afternoon, the bus driver will bring your child back to the school. Failure to take possession of your Pk-4th grade student may result in the loss of transportation services.

We understand that CCPS transportation is essential for the majority of our families, and that student and school safety is the most important issue we collectively face. We take the responsibility of providing a safe bus environment seriously, as we should. We will continue to evaluate and improve our transportation safety practices so all our students can have a safe and positive school experience. We ask that you assist us by setting high expectations for your student’s behavior while riding CCPS buses. Their success and safety depends on all of us.

Welcome to the CCPS transportation program. This handbook is designed to inform parents and students about the rules and expectations for safe and efficient transportation. We prioritize the safety and well-being of all students while maintaining a reliable service. Transportation service is available for students attending their zoned schools. It is not available for children attending schools outside of their zone. Bus routes are designed in a manner that is most economical and advantageous to the system as a whole, and to assure that no child has more than a 90-minute bus ride in the morning or afternoon

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for all students. Students are our focus and their safety is our priority. We believe that maintaining clear communication with parents, students, and staff is essential for success and that safe buses is a shared responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that each child arrives at school and returns home safely.

Bus Safety Rules

Riding a bus to and from school in the Campbell County Public School system is a privilege not a right. All students must understand and observe good conduct, courtesy, cooperation, and respect for the authority of the bus driver. Copies of the rules are clearly posted on each bus as a daily reminder.

For the safety of all, students are expected to follow the rules below

Waiting for the Bus:

Arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Stand 6 feet away from the road.
Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.

Boarding the Bus:

Wait for the driver to signal before boarding.
Enter the bus single file, without pushing or shoving.
Use the handrails while boarding and exiting.

While on the Bus:

Remain seated and facing forward.
The driver is in charge and responsible for the safety of the students
Keep hands, arms, and head inside the bus.
Be respectful of all passengers and the staff.
Refrain from loud noises or disruptive behavior.
No eating or drinking on the bus.

Exiting the Bus:

Wait for the bus to stop completely before standing.
Use the handrails while exiting.
Cross the road only when the driver signals it is safe.
Cross 10 feet in front of the bus.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures

Because of safety responsibilities and routing efficiency CCPS will continue using one address (the family's primary address) for both pickup and drop of students. We cannot secure multiple seats on different buses for students because of the potential of overloading seating capacity and then creating unsafe conditions on the bus. Also, providing multiple seats on different buses compromises our ability to account for each student on a bus accurately.

Pick-Up Time:

Ensure your child is ready 5-10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
If the bus is delayed more than 15 minutes, you will be notified via the school's communication system.

Drop-Off Time:

Be available to receive your child at the designated drop-off point. For younger students, a parent or guardian must be present up to 4th grade.
In the absence of a parent, the child will be returned to the school, and the parent will be contacted to pick them up.