Bus Route Information
YELLOW BUS ROUTES & BUS STOPS:
Bus stops are established to accommodate the number of eligible students registered in the area, ensuring they are within 500 meters of a residence where possible. No new bus routes or stops are created for ineligible students.
Please note that all bus route timings are approximate and may change throughout the school year. Families are advised to check PowerSchool regularly for any updates to bus stop times. Significant changes will be communicated via email through School Messenger, prompting you to check PowerSchool for updated information.
To ensure timely boarding, riders should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the published time.
**Please note that there are some rural areas that are still in the City of Red Deer that might not have transportation service via yellow charter bus or RD City transit. If you are in one of these areas, please contact RDPSD transportation for information regarding possible options.**
Use the Powerschool Parent Portal to find transportation information for Yellow Charter bus only. Powerschool will not have information on City Transit. City Transit route info can be found on their website.
To access student transportation information, you must have a Powerschool Parent Portal account set up. Please see below for procedure regarding setting up a Powerschool account.
Elementary Schools, K-8 schools, Gateway Christian, Escuela Vista Grande, and Westpark Middle School
Yellow Charter bus service is available to all eligible students in the following grades and schools:
- Grades K-5 at Elementary schools (excluding Aspen Heights)
- Grades K-8 at K-8 schools
- Grades K-12 at Gateway Christian
- Grades K-8 at Escuella Vista Grande
- Grades 6-8 at Westpark Middle School
To access Yellow Charter bus service, online applications must be submitted annually. Please ensure your application is submitted by June 25th each year to avoid a late fee.
Due to potential changes in bus stop times as new students are added, it is advisable to check PowerSchool the night before the first day of school and regularly during the first month to stay informed of any updates.
Please note that the charter buses to Gateway Christian School will not operate on days when grades K-8 are not in session. Families of students in grades 9-12 who normally ride these Gateway charter buses will need to arrange alternative transportation to and from school on those days.
High Schools And Middle Schools
Hunting Hills High School (English Program) and École Secondaire Lindsay Thurber High School (English & French Immersion Programs)
- Red Deer City Transit
- Transportation services for Hunting Hills High School and École Secondaire Lindsay Thurber High School are provided by Red Deer City Transit.
- Eligible students must complete an online Transit Application form found in Powerschool. Please click on link for information.
- For general transit and route information please contact Red Deer City Transit at 403-342-8225. / . Google maps is also a good resource for bus routes and times.
Eastview Middle School (English Program), Central Middle School (English and French Immersion Programs). K-8 schools and Gateway Christian School can choose a City Transit pass instead of charter pass but must be an eligible Student).
- Red Deer City Transit
- Transportation services for Eastview Middle School and Central Middle School are provided by Red Deer City Transit.
- Eligible students must complete an online Transit Application form. City Transit forms are filled out online. Please click on link for information.
- For general transit and route information please contact Red Deer City Transit at 403-342-8225. . Google maps is also a good tool for bus routes and times.
