TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE

2025-2026 Transportation Deadline

June 30, 2025

Please note: Any requests for bus changes must be accompanied by a TRANSPORTATION CHANGE REQUEST FORM and submitted to rms@tvdawgs.net. Requests submitted after the 6/30/25 deadline may not be accepted until after the conclusion of the first two (2) full weeks of the 2025/26 school year.

PERMANENT BUS CHANGE REQUESTS

Permanent changes must be for one (1) month or longer. Click HERE for the Transportation Change Request Form.

Submit completed form to:

Email - rms@tvdawgs.net

Fax - 570-682-9544

Address - 110 W Main St, Valley View

In the case of a change of residence, the district requires the submission of a new PROOF OF RESIDENCY.

EMERGENCY BUS CHANGE REQUESTS

Emergency situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the building principal.

An emergency is defined as: a serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action.

*Emergencies situations should be resolved within a timeframe of 1-2 days, ensuring a prompt return to regularly scheduled transportation assignments thereafter.

To contact your child's building office:

High School - 570-682-3125

Hegins-Hubley - 570-682-9011

Mahantongo - 570-640-6062

Offices may request a form to be completed.

TEMPORARY BUS CHANGE REQUESTS ARE NOT PERMITTED

The Tri-Valley School District does NOT accept temporary bus change requests. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to make appropriate arrangements for their children in the event the need arises.

Bus changes will ONLY be approved for the following reasons:

a. Change of residence requires proof of residency;

b. Change of permanent sitter (permanent is a duration of one (1) month or longer);

c. Emergency situations as listed above.

See Transportation Regulation below for more information.

Transportation arrangements ensuring efficient commuting to and from school are meticulously organized for all students. Student assignments for transportation are allocated according to their primary residence or established childcare arrangements.

In instances where a student requires transportation to an alternate childcare address beyond their primary residence, and that alternate address is not covered by standard bus routes, it becomes the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make suitable transportation arrangements for their child.

Policy 810.2 - Transportation Audio/Video Recording

TRANSPORTATION FORMS

TRANSPORTATION CHANGE FORM

TRANSPORTATION REGULATION

Transportation assignments are viewable on your PowerSchool ParentPortal account under "Forms". If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, click HERE.

Transportation Contacts

Who do I contact with a transportation issue?

Transportation Coordinator / Administration Office

Please contact the transportation coordinator/administration office regarding the following:

public and non-public permanent bus stop changes of one month or longer
stop locations and times
routes and walking routes
report of road or driver hazards
report of missing student
report of a late or no show bus - important note, student must be outside and visibly waiting for the bus in the AM, do not report late or no shows if your child was not outside at the time of occurrence
serious or unresolved issues at the school building level
items or inquiries not specifically listed on this page

School Building

Please contact your child's school office regarding the following:

report student discipline issues to the Principal's Office
emergency bus changes, defined as: a serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action
report of missing, lost, stolen or forgotten item on bus - Please note: the District, bus drivers and bus contractor are not responsible for forgotten, lost, missing, damaged or stolen items on school buses.

Bus Contractor

Please contact the transportation contractor regarding the following: