Transportation

Transportation Staff

  • Position Open
    Transportation Scheduler, Special Needs Transportation

Welcome to the Cheshire Public Schools Transportation Page

The Board of Education Transportation Office is the liaison between schools, parents, and the bus company contracted to provide bus service for eligible Cheshire students to their assigned schools.  This office oversees the transportation of over 4,500 students on school buses, mini school buses, and student transport vehicles within Cheshire and to schools and facilities outside of Cheshire.

Our primary objective is to provide safe, efficient, and economical bus transportation for the students of Cheshire. 

You can help us meet this objective by helping your child understand and adhere to the Bus Rules and Regulations and School Bus Danger Zones.

Transportation Communications for 2026/2027

Below are links to recent transportation communications for the 2026/2027 school year.

  • May 22, 2026  –  As we look forward to a new school year, welcoming two new schools (one in a new location) we are making shifts in our transportation services to ensure that student transportation is safe, reliable, and provides a positive experience for our students. Our district continues to grow, welcoming more students and families into our buildings and onto our buses… [MORE]
  • June 8, 2026  –  As we continue preparing for the 2026-2027 school year, we would like to share additional information about student transportation services. Following our previous communication regarding transportation eligibility, routing changes, and available seat petitions, this update provides important details about bus stop requests and special education transportation services.[MORE]

Transportation Eligibility

Cheshire Public Schools follows the guidelines of the Connecticut State Department of Education which requires transportation be provided to any school-age resident attending a Cheshire public or parochial school.  Eligibility for busing is determined by the following standards:

  • Students who are in Grades K through 6 shall not be required to walk farther than one (1) mile to school or to the bus stop.
  • Students who are in Grades 7 through 12 shall not be required to walk farther than one and one-half (1 1/2) miles to school or to the bus stop.

Busing information, including a child’s bus number, bus stop location, and pick-up time, can be accessed at any time by logging into PowerSchool.

A District Map is available for an overall picture of the district divisions.

An alphabetical Street Listing of Cheshire streets and the school district to which they are assigned is available. It identifies the corresponding busing or walking designation for each street for your reference

Any parent or guardian who wishes to appeal transportation arrangements or request alternate transportation can refer to the links below

Any other student transportation issues can be directed to the Cheshire Public Schools’ Transportation Office at (203) 272-2472.

Transportation Forms:

Opt-Out Form Accommodation Petition Available Seat Petition