The Transportation department is working this summer to route for the new School Year! For us to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year, we are asking all parents to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. This process helps us to more accurately plan bus routes. Typically, buses are routed under the assumption that all students will ride. On many routes, this ends up not being the case, and the bus times become inconsistent for those who are riding. Collecting this information ahead of time, and routing students based on actual rider counts will help to keep bus pick-up and drop-off times more accurate as well as more consistent. We are asking all parents to please complete and submit the survey below.
There is an option to select that you DO NOT need transportation, and that information is just as valuable in developing routes as those who will need transportation. **Filling out this information does NOT lock you into your decision for the entire school year. We fully understand that circumstances can and will change throughout the school year. Please make a selection based on your needs for the START of the 2023-2024 School Year.
If at any point, your transportation needs change, please contact the Transportation Office (687-7305) or via Let's Talk! and we will be happy to work with you on the changes needed for your student. You do not need to 'Hold' a spot for your student in the event they may need transportation at some point in the year. Please indicate on the form what their REGULAR needs will be.
***If your transportation needs do not fall into the categories listed in this form, please contact us at the Transportation Office so that we can assist you. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your request.
It is requested that the schedule you choose for your student is maintained for a minimum of a Monday – Friday weekly schedule. Changes can be made for emergencies only.
*This is for initial planning purposes only - if this changes at any time, simply call the Transportation office and request a change.*
Phone: 607-687-7305 or via Let's Talk!
Complete the Survey by clicking here.
New for the 2023-2024 School Year:
The Owego Apalachin Transportation Department has launched a new Mobile App & Website for tracking student bussing information. This new app, called Traversa Ride360, is not only a bus tracking app, but it will also serve to inform parents of their students' Pick up and Drop off times & locations, Bus number(s), and Driver Name.
The app and website are live NOW and we encourage parents to log in and familiarize themselves with the features. Beginning for Summer Enrichment and into the new school year, families will no longer receive transportation information via mailed postcards. ALL bussing information will be available for parents to view via Traversa Ride360.
Full instructions on how to create your account and add your students can be found here.
*Student ID is the same as their 4 or 5-digit Lunch Number. This can be found in your SchoolTool Parent Portal Account (which will open for the new school year on August 28th.)
The direct URL used for both the website and mobile app is here: https://nyowegoapalachincsd.myridek12.tylerapp.com/
Please contact the Transportation Office via Let’s Talk! With any questions.