As we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year there are a few items that require your attention:

Parent Portal

The Parent Portal is now open on the my big yellow bus website. Families who registered for transportation must login and check their transportation details.The first day of school is Wednesday, September 7.STS will continue to make routing changes to address bus loads right up to the start of school–check theParent Portal the weekend before school starts to confirm pick up times

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 7. STS will continue to make routing changes to address bus loads right up to the start of school–check theParent Portal the weekend before school starts to confirm pick up times.

To set up a Parent Portal account, follow the instructions. There are also troubleshooting tips in case you encounter any difficulties.

Bus routes normally take a while to settle over the first couple weeks of September and we expect this year will require even more time for routines to be established.Please be patient with your bus driver as everyone adapts to the changes required for the fall.

Buses may run off schedule or late for many reasons during the first few weeks. Download the Bus Planner Notifications App to receive notifications about your bus sent to your smartphone to stay informed. You will need to know theBus Run number from the Parent Portal before you set up the app.

If you do not have access to the internet, the school can provide your transportation information over the phone. School offices are open now

Possible Bus Driver Shortages

Parents and guardians are asked to prepare for school bus service disruptions. Unfortunately, it is possible we may experience some driver shortages in our service area. The reality of driver shortages means route cancellations will be unavoidable in some cases.We recommend that you check our website in the morning and afternoon and download the BusPlanner Delays app to stay up to date.

**New** Eight Light Amber-Red Warning Light System on School Buses

Effective July 1st Ontario required all school buses to be equipped with the Eight Light Amber-Red warning light system. This new system uses two stages off lashing overhead signal-lights to signal that a school bus is slowing down (amber lights) and stopping (red lights) to improve clarity to surrounding road users. The adoption of this system will improve road safety and algin Ontario with measures taken in other Provinces who have already adopted the Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning system.

Please find a link below to a quick informational video regarding the change in legislation.

New School Bus Warning Light System

Need help?

Please check out our website, Twitter feed andFacebook Page for information and self-serve options. Once you have reviewed all the sources of information listed above, if you still need help, contact our office online or by phone at 519-649-1160.