Transportation

Safety First

Transporting your children in the safest manner is our number one priority. Knowing when and where each student gets on and off the school bus is vital.

School IDs

your child will be issued a school ID at the beginning of their school year. The ID is an RFID card that each transportation eligible student will be required to have on their person at the time of bus services. Students are required to scan their ID each time they enter/exit the school bus. Your student's first initial ID is at no charge, but any replacements must be obtained via the school office for a fee. DO NOT PUNCH HOLES IN THE ID. This will damage the card and require purchasing a new ID. You may place the ID in a clear plastic sleeve attached to a lanyard if needed.  

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for Transportation Services, a Bus Rider Registration must be completed. WPS recognizes the importance of providing safe and reliable transportation for students. In order to accommodate the greatest needs, some routes may be eliminated, and not all requests for transportation will be granted.

Please complete the 2024-2025 Bus Rider Registration Here

RTD does offer free rides to youth through their Zero Fare for Youth Program. Youth under 19 years of age are able to ride free with their student ID. 

IEPs

Free bus service is also available to students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) with transportation as a related service. All students using transportation services are required to have a Westminster Public Schools ID card in their possession while riding a bus.

Availability

The district may be unable to accommodate transportation for all eligible riders due to driver shortages. We strongly encourage families to consider transporting their students to school when feasible or make alternative arrangements if possible.