TRANSPORTATION

SCHOOL BUSES
The Springfield Public Schools provide free transportation for student in kindergarten through grade 5 who reside 1.5 miles or more from the school. Transportation for students in grades 6 though 12 is provided if their residence is two or more miles from the school. In all cases the transportation is between the student's legal residence and school, and not from any other location. In special circumstances where hazardous walking conditions exist, the School Committee may approve the provision of bus transportation.
No child is allowed to board any school bus but his/her designated one.
Because of insurance liability, no unauthorized personnel are permitted to ride the school buses to and from schools. This includes parents, teachers, or other personnel.
Students who are provided transportation because of a medical reason must submit a note from their doctor each year that transportation is required.

The Transportation Office located at Central Office, 195 State Street, establishes all school bus stops. Requests for new bus stops must be made in writing and submitted to the principal of the school. These requests will be forwarded to the Transportation Office.

CARS
In the interest of safety no children should be dropped off on Dickinson Street or Alderman Street. Children should be dropped off in the morning in the parking lot area between the Social Center and the school buildings. If you are intending to walk your child to the building, please park your car in the parking lot and walk your child in. Do not park in the fire lane. At the end of the school day all students departing by car will be walked to the Courtyard between the church and school buildings. Parents will be meeting their child/children there. Students will not be allowed to run to the parking lot without a parent/guardian to escort them.

OTHER
No student will be allowed to leave school by other than his or her usual bus, car or walking route unless a note from a parent indicates otherwise. Remember, no child is allowed to ride any bus other than its designated one.