August 12, 2024 Update:
Quick Facts:
- Bus routes, schedules, and bus assignments are now available
in PowerSchool.
- We encourage families to check back frequently as time and assignments are subject to change.
- If you do not see a bus assignment for your student, please complete a transportation request by completing
this form.
All HCPS back-to-school messages can be found
on the HCPS website.
Full Message/Details:
Dear Families,
Bus routes, schedules, and bus assignment information specific to your child are now available in the Parent Portal of PowerSchool. This includes bus numbers, pickup locations, and pickup times.
To view this information, please follow these steps:
1) Log in to
PowerSchool (review
this document for more information on logging in).
2) Visit your student’s PowerSchool page.
3) Click on transportation on your student’s PowerSchool page (bus icon on the bottom left-hand side).
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My Student Has a Bus Assignment in PowerSchool: This means your student is registered for home-to-school pickup and school-to-home dropoff transportation service. Please note that preliminary time and bus assignments, which may differ from last school year, are subject to change. We encourage you to check back frequently and appreciate your patience as we work to make final adjustments to ensure our routes and stops are as efficient as possible.
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My Student Does Not Have a Bus Assignment in PowerSchool: If your bus assignment is not visible in PowerSchool or on
our website (under Find My Bus Stop), please submit a transportation request by
completing this form. As noted on the form, new requests received may not be approved and/or processed prior to the start of school.
While route information has been assigned for the vast majority of our students, assignments are still being made for some students, meaning information is not yet available in PowerSchool. Our Transportation Department continues to work diligently and as quickly as possible in assigning routes for our students. Again, we encourage you to check back frequently and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please also note the following:
- If you have moved and the bus stop information in PowerSchool appears to be incorrect, please check to make sure that PowerSchool conveys your correct address. If it does not and you need to update your address, please contact your school registrar. If your address is correct and your bus stop information appears to be incorrect, please contact the Transportation Department at 804-365-6520.
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If your student’s alternate bus stop is no longer needed or has changed, please complete our alternate bus stop form (
For Grades K-2;
For Grades 3-12). As a reminder, alternate bus stops are not guaranteed and are dependent upon bus capacity and serviceability.
As a reminder, new alternate bus stop requests will be reviewed after the first 30 days of school. The Transportation Department will reach out to each family after your request has been reviewed. Also as a reminder, if you or someone you know is interested in joining our Transportation Department, please apply
via School Jobs.
More information about transportation can be accessed from the following pages:
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School Bus Routes and Schedules
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School Bus Safety
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Transportation FAQs
If you have additional questions, please contact
the Transportation Department at 804-365-6520.
Thank you.
Hanover County Public Schools
Original Message:
Quick Facts:
- The HCPS Transportation Department is finalizing routes for the upcoming school year and specific information is expected to be available on Monday, August 12.
- Prior to August 12, you can confirm if your student will be receiving transportation service
via PowerSchool (details below).
- HCPS is continuing to hire bus drivers and is offering a $3,000 sign-on incentive. The starting pay is now $23 per hour!
All HCPS back-to-school messages can be found
on the HCPS website.
Full Message/Details:
Dear Families,
I hope you are having a great week. I’m writing today to share with you several updates regarding transportation for the upcoming school year.
Bus Routes
We are in the process of finalizing bus routes for the 2024-25 school year.
We expect routes, schedules, and bus assignment information specific to your child to be available in the Parent Portal of PowerSchool starting on Monday, August 12. This will include bus numbers, pickup locations, and pickup times.
Prior to August 12, you can confirm via PowerSchool that your student will be receiving transportation service. You can view this information by following these steps:
1) Log in to
PowerSchool (review
this document for more information on logging in).
2) Visit your student’s PowerSchool page.
3) Click on transportation on your student’s PowerSchool page (bus icon on the bottom left-hand side).
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My Student Has a Bus Assignment in PowerSchool: This means they are registered for home-to-school pickup and school-to-home dropoff transportation service. Please note that
your student’s bus assignment may change prior to August 12. The information in PowerSchool simply confirms whether or not your student has a bus assignment for home-to-school pickup and school-to-home dropoff.
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My Student Does Not Have a Bus Assignment in PowerSchool: Please check again on August 12. After August 12, if your bus assignment is not visible in PowerSchool or
on our website (under Find My Bus Stop), please submit a transportation request by
completing this form. As noted on the form,
new requests received after August 8 may not be approved and/or processed prior to the start of school.
More information about transportation can be accessed from the following pages:
-
School Bus Safety
-
Transportation FAQs
If you have additional questions, please contact
the Transportation Department at 804-365-6520.
Be a Bus Driver!
As you are likely aware, there is currently a nationwide bus driver shortage. While we have made great strides in reducing the number of bus driver vacancies, we continue to not be immune from this issue. As we continue preparing for the new school year,
please know that our entire Transportation Department is working diligently to help our students get to and from school safely and on time. We kindly ask for your continued patience, grace, and kindness – especially in the first few weeks of the school year – as we work to provide you and your family the best service possible despite the challenges we currently face.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our Transportation Department, please apply via School Jobs. We are currently offering a $3,000 sign-on incentive and the starting pay for bus drivers is now $23 per hour!
Our entire Transportation Team looks forward to seeing our students in just a few short weeks. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Adrian Frierson
Director of Transportation