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REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 BUSING OPENS JANUARY 10, 2025

BUSING APPLICATONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 OPEN SOON!

* All fees are subject to change.  The Board of Trustees will review and set fees in the spring of 2025.  All fees shown were for the 2024-2025 school year and will be updated when set.

** On December 17th, 2024 the Provincial Government has changed eligibility distances for no fee busing again.  In consultation with the Board of Trustees and Senior Administration, we are determining the best way forward, but please note that User Pay fees may come into play where they did not last school year due to these changes.

ALL Urban (town) busing students and Cross Boundary busing students must re-register every year.  Students who have moved and require busing service must also re-register.  

Please note that with the opening of Iron Ridge Secondary Campus in Blackfalds in September 2024, the boundaries of Lacombe and Blackfalds Schools have changed.  If you are unsure of which boundary you will fall in for schooling please contact the Transportation Services Department. 

Bus Registration Information and Links 

DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS JUNE 15, 2025! 

A $100.00* Late Fee will be applied to applications recieved after the deadline.

Alberta Education has made some changes to busing eligibilty.  

Again this upcoming school year, WCPS will be implementing the new distance criteria where we have capacity.  On December 17th, the Minister of Education announced that it has change the eligibility distance again as well as the target date for implementation.  

These changes will impact urban riders in Lacombe, Blackfalds and Ponoka.  If you are unsure if the changes will affect you but are interested in busing, please apply with the option of cancelling your application at a later date.

Please watch this site for updates as how we will be moving forward and implementing the change for 2025-2026.  

Students returning to in-class learning in September MUST register for busing.

All students who were not attending in-school classes or who were not riding the bus during the 2024-2025 school year were removed from the transportation system and therefore must register to ride in September for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

 

 

Bus Status App is Available to WCPS Parents, Students and Staff

Students, parents and staff can recieve bus notifications to their mobile devices.  This included buses running late, cancelled buses etc.

Download the Bus Status 4 App TODAY from your Apple or Google Play stores. Subscribe to the bus or buses you would like notificiations for.

 

 

 

Transportation Services Department

Wolf Creek Public Schools provides you with access to the transportation department which oversees registration for the transportation programs, provides parents with a basic handbook, busing letters, and updates for the busing schedule. This department also oversees the busing department.

Transportation Manager: Betty Clark

Assistant Manager: Rod Mercer

Driver Facilitator/Senior Driver Instructor: Lolita Clark

Fleet Assistant: Kayla Abbott

Administrative Assistants: Tammy Freerksen, Tamara Cox 

Video Surveillance on School Transportation Vehicles

In order to provide for the personal safety and security of students and personal property belonging to the Division, the Division supports the use of video surveillance practices on student transportation vehicles believing that such practices shall through deterrence, encourage good behavior and promote safe practices.

Student misbehavior increases the potential risk of injury or damage to property. As the behavior of students is a significant factor in the safety and efficiency of school transportation systems, the Division supports the use and implementation of video monitoring practices on student transportation vehicles as needed, in accordance with the procedures established herein.

It is important for parents to be aware that their child may at some point during the school year ride a school bus that is equipped with Video Surveillance Cameras. If you wish to know more specifics regarding this policy please follow the link to AP 182

Did You Know? FAQ?

  • Transportation services coordinates all of the busing within the division
  • We transport approximately 3600 students to and from school on division-owned and contracted buses along 70 rural bus routes and 16 urban bus routes (Blackfalds, Lacombe, Ponoka)
  • Provides busing for school-related field trips
  • Work hard to ensure the safety of all our passengers to and from school
  • Our drivers are highly trained Class 2 drivers with the "S" endorsement or MELT certification. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Administrative Procedures

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