Transportation Services

 About the JPS Transportation Department 

Jackson Public Schools operates one of the largest transportation departments in the state.  We safely transport over 5,000 students per day and cover a huge geographical area.  It is our primary mission to serve our students and families with care and pride, from the early morning hours to late afternoon.

For Transportation questions, please call 517-841-2180. 

Creating bus stops is an ongoing process, with the bulk of the stops assigned during the summer months.  Riding a bus is a privilege not enjoyed by all of our students.  There are several factors that determine the eligibility to ride the bus and where stops are located.

• Young 5's - 5th Grade:  Students must live more than .5 miles from their home school to be eligible for transportation.
• 6th - 12th Grade:  Students must live more than 1.5 miles from their home school to be eligible for transportation.
• State and Federal Regulations:  There are numerous laws and regulations that govern how bus stops are assigned.  This ensures that we have bus stops that are safe for our students and motorists alike.

The first two weeks of school are the busiest for our Transportation Department as we continue to adjust routes and times to make sure our service is of the highest caliber.  Please be patient during the first few days as we make the changes necessary to serve you and your children.

Alternate Site Request Form - families should complete this form if requesting different pick up or drop off locations throughout the week (ie: daycare, grandparent, etc.)

Transportation Request Form - Used for Staff & Private      Rentals only.