Student Transportation

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 Bus schedules

The Anchorage School District brings 20,000 students to and from school each day. More than 250 buses cover over 1,500 routes and travel 3,000,000 miles annually. The school district operates 84 buses and a private company, First Student, is contracted for the remainder.

Transportation is provided for students living 1.5 miles or more from their neighborhood school. Bus stops are established by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development regulations and the school district’s transportation criteria.

Transportation is also provided for students who live within 1.5 miles of their school, but who would have to walk across or along an unsafe roadway that has been designated “hazardous” by the school district’s Hazardous Transportation Committee and the School Board.

Safety Rules for Students Carry all school materials in a backpack. Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic. Stay at least 10 feet off the road. Be at the bus stop five minutes early. The driver has a schedule to keep cannot wait for late students. Be in line when the school bus approaches. Stay clear of the road by at least 10 feet until the school bus comes to a stop. Cross the road in front of the bus only when given permission by the bus. When boarding the bus, always use the handrail and use the steps one. Go directly to your seat and be seated. Obey drivers; they have safety in mind. Place backpacks and other gear on your lap. Keep the aisles and exits clear. Wait until the bus stops completely before standing. Get off only at your stop. Keep head and arms inside the bus and keep your feet on the floor. Don’t throw objects inside or out of the bus. No smoking, eating, drinking, chewing tobacco or using drugs.

Some items not allowed on the bus: No animals of any kind are allowed. No skis, ski poles, sleds, skateboards, large sport bags or baseball bats. Ice skates must have a protective guard on the blades or be placed in an appropriate box. Paper bags are not adequate blade protection.   Musical instruments that may be taken on the bus: Baby baritone Elementary bell set Flute Clarinet Cornet Piccolo Alto saxophone Trumpet Violin Viola Musical instruments that may not be taken on the bus: Cellos, any size French horn Baritone and tenor saxophones Snare drum Trombone Guitar