Bus Transportation

The Where's The Bus™ App can help you track the location of your child's bus, including when it will arrive at their stop. It is free to Alexandria Public Schools families whose children ride the bus. The app is available for use with devices (smartphone, tablet, personal computer) that have Internet access.

Instructions for Use:

The app takes about five minutes to download and setup:

Or click on the Bus Icon within the Alexandria Public Schools Mobile App.

Please Note: You must have created your ParentVue Login at least 24 hours before setting up your WheresTheBus app. Otherwise, the app may not recognize your ParentVue Account.

1. Navigate to WheresTheBus.com 
2. Click on "Create an Account".
3. Select "Alexandria Public Schools (MN)" from the drop-down.
4. Click on "Add ParentVue Login Id".
5. Enter your ParentVue login Id and Click Save. If you do not know your Id, please contact your child's school.
6. Once completed, you will receive an email to download the free app.

The Alexandria Public Schools Transportation Department is committed to providing you with the best service. We hope the Where's The Bus™ App makes riding the bus even more safe and more convenient. Contact the Transportation Department at (320) 762-3317.

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The School District School Bus Safety Rules are posted on every bus. Enforcement of the rules is necessary for the safety of all passengers. It is the school bus driver’s responsibility to report unacceptable behavior to the Transportation Office and School Office. All school rules are in effect while a student is riding the bus or at the bus stop. Any student who violates the student conduct and/or school bus safety rules is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the District Discipline Policy and may result in the denial of transportation privileges upon notification of the parent or guardian.

Please review the School Bus Safety Rules.

School Bus Safety Rules

Rules at the bus stop

• Get to your bus stop 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.  The school bus driver will not wait for late students.
• Respect the property of others while waiting.
• Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself.
• Use appropriate language.
• Stay away from the road when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus stops before approaching the bus.
• After getting off the bus, move away from the bus.
• If you must cross the street, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal to you before crossing the street.
• No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay.
• No use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. 

Rules on the bus

• Immediately follow the instructions of the driver.
• Sit in your seat facing the front.
• Talk quietly and use appropriate language.
• Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.
• Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself.
• No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay.
• Do not throw any object.
• No eating, drinking, or use of tobacco or drugs.
• Do not bring any weapon or dangerous objects on the school bus.
• Do not damage the bus.

School District 206 shall provide students enrolled in grades Kindergarten through grade 10 with school bus safety training. The training shall be results-oriented and shall consist of both classroom instruction and practical training using a school bus. Upon completion of the training, a student shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the following competencies and concepts:  

• Transportation by school bus is a privilege, not a right;
• District policies for student conduct and school bus safety;
• Appropriate conduct while on the bus;
• The danger zones surrounding the school bus;
• Procedures for safe vehicle lane crossing; and
• School bus evacuation and other emergency procedures.

School bus safety training shall commence during School Bus Safety Week, the first week of school. The School District may deny transportation to a student who fails to demonstrate the competencies, unless the student is unable to achieve the competencies due to a disability.

1. Resident students who reside two miles or more from the school shall be eligible for transportation to and from school at the expense of the school district.
2. The school district will also seek to provide transportation service (at the expense of the school district) using the following guidelines up to: Kindergarten - .25 mile, Elementary - .5 mile, Middle School - 1.0 mile, High School - 1.5 miles.
3. The child's recognized residence will be located within the transportation boundary of the child's school of attendance.
4. Resident elementary students will be provided transportation services to their assigned school based on the district's elementary school boundaries. Exceptions to the assigned school are Miltona Elementary School and when approved by the superintendent.
5. Additional transportation services may also be provided to any student (at the expense of the school district) for other purposes deemed appropriate by the superintendent (i.e. safety concerns).
6. The take-home bus stop will be one location only because alternating from one take-home stop to another has caused students to become lost and confused.