NSD Transportation FAQ
When I request a route change or stop, what is the decision-making process, and how is it communicated back to the school/family?
Who do I contact if my student is lost?
First Student Dispatch: 208-468-2800
Who do I contact?
How will I be notified if there are changes to the bus schedule?
Via NSD ParentSquare.
What are the eligibility criteria for school bus transportation?
To qualify for school bus transportation, students must reside outside of the designated walk zone and within the school boundary. The walk zone is defined as the distance a student can safely walk to school without bus service.
How do I locate my student's bus stop?
All bus routes are located on this website: https://www.nsd131.org/apps/pages/NSD_Bus_Routes
Can my child ride a different bus than their assigned one?
Yes, your child can ride a different bus with prior permission. To facilitate this, a parent or guardian must provide a dated letter that includes the parent/guardian's contact number. Alternatively, you may call the school office to request a permission slip that your child can present to the bus driver. Please ensure that this request is made in advance to avoid any confusion on the day of travel.
How do I request a change to my child’s bus stop?
Please submit a Transportation Ticket:
What is the district’s inclement weather policy?
Our weather policy is located at: https://www.nsd131.org/apps/pages/WeatherClosures
How do I report a lost item left on the bus?
If your child has lost an item on the bus, the best way to report it is by calling First Student at (208) 468-2800. Be prepared to provide a detailed description of the lost item, as well as the date and route on which it was left. Our team will do their best to assist you in locating the item. Prompt reporting increases the chances of recovery, so please reach out as soon as possible!
How do I report a concern or incident involving bus transportation?
Please submit a Transportation Ticket:
When do the CTE Shuttle/Transfer busses leave my school?
Please refer to the High School Bell Schedule Below:
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | |||||||||
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Time |
Block | Minutes | Transfer Bell | Bus Leaves |
Time |
Block | Minutes | Transfer Bell | Bus Leaves | |
| 7:25-7:30 | Warning | 5 | 7:10 | 7:20 | 7:25-7:30 | Warning | 5 | 7:10 | 7:20 | |
| 7:30-8:41 | 1 | 71 | 8:26 | 8:31 | 7:30-8:41 | 1 | 71 | 8:26 | 8:31 | |
| 8:41-8:45 | Passing | 4 | 8:41-8:45 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 8:45-9:56 | 2 | 71 | 9:41 | 9:46 | 8:45-9:56 | 2 | 71 | 9:41 | 9:46 | |
| 9:56-10:00 | Passing | 4 | 9:56-10:00 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 10:00-11:11 | 3 | 71 | 10:56 | 11:01 | 10:00-11:11 | 3 | 71 | 10:56 | 11:01 | |
| 11:11-11:51 | Lunch A | 40 | 11:11-11:15 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 11:51-11:55 | Passing | 4 | 11:15-12:26 | 4 | 71 | |||||
| 11:55-1:06 | 4 | 71 | 12:51 | 12:56 | 12:26-1:06 | Lunch B | 40 | 12:51 | 12:56 | |
| 1:06-1:10 | Passing | 4 | 1:06-1:10 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 1:10-2:21 | 5 | 71 | 2:06 | 2:11 | 1:10-2:21 | 5 | 71 | 2:06 | 2:11 | |
| 2:21-2:25 | Passing | 4 | 2:21-2:25 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 2:25-3:36 | 6 | 71 | 3:21 | 3:26 | 2:25-3:36 | 6 | 71 | 3:21 | 3:26 | |
| Mentoring Schedule (Wed) | Mentoring Schedule (Wed) | |||||||||
|
Time |
Block | Minutes | Transfer Bell | Bus Leaves | Time | Block | Minutes | Transfer Bell | Bus Leaves | |
| 7:25-7:30 | Warning | 5 | 7:10 | 7:20 | 7:25-7:30 | Warning | 5 | 7:10 | 7:20 | |
| 7:30-8:33 | 1 | 63 | 8:18 | 8:23 | 7:30-8:33 | 1 | 63 | 8:18 | 8:23 | |
| 8:33-8:37 | Passing | 4 | 8:33-8:37 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 8:37-9:21 | Mentoring | 44 | 9:06 | 9:11 | 8:37-9:21 | Mentoring | 44 | 9:06 | 9:11 | |
| 9:21-9:25 | Passing | 4 | 9:21-9:25 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 9:25-10:28 | 2 | 63 | 10:13 | 10:18 | 9:25-10:28 | 2 | 63 | 10:13 | 10:18 | |
| 10:28-11:08 | Lunch A | 40 | 10:28-10:32 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 11:08-11:12 | Passing | 4 | 10:32-11:35 | 3 | 63 | |||||
| 11:12-12:15 | 3 | 63 | 12:00 | 12:05 | 11:35-12:15 | Lunch B | 40 | 12:00 | 12:05 | |
| 12:15-12:19 | Passing | 4 | 12:15-12:19 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 12:19-1:22 | 4 | 63 | 1:07 | 1:12 | 12:19-1:22 | 4 | 63 | 1:07 | 1:12 | |
| 1:22-1:26 | Passing | 4 | 1:22-1:26 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 1:26-2:29 | 5 | 63 | 2:14 | 2:19 | 1:26-2:29 | 5 | 63 | 2:14 | 2:19 | |
| 2:29-2:33 | Passing | 4 | 2:29-2:33 | Passing | 4 | |||||
| 2:33-3:36 | 6 | 63 | 3:21 | 3:26 | 2:33-3:36 | 6 | 63 | 3:21 | 3:26 | |