Bus Route Changes and Cancellations

Bus Route Cancellations:
Due to the continual shortage of bus drivers and transportation staff, on certain days when not enough drivers are available in the morning due to illness/time off, a decision is made to cancel specific bus routes. An attempt is made not to impact one route more than another so as to minimize the inconvenience for students and families. A notification (phone call, text, email) is sent to parents as soon as possible, with the goal of informing them by 6:00 am so alternate plans can be made by families. If students are unable to attend school for the day due to lack of transportation, please notify your child’s school office so arrangements can be made for their instructional plan for the day.  

Parents of students in Grades 6-12 on the bus: Please notify your child's school office if you cannot transport your child to school so arrangements can be made for their instructional plan for the day. Please call the appropriate school office at:

• Middle School: 518-884-7200 ext. 4306

• High School: 518-884-7150 

Parents of Students in Grades K-5 on the bus: Please notify your child’s school office if you cannot transport your child to school so arrangements can be made for their instructional plan for the day. Please call the appropriate school office at:

• Malta Avenue Elementary School: 518-884-7250

• Gordon Creek Elementary School: 518-884-7270

• Milton Terrace Elementary School: 518-884-7210

• Wood Road Elementary School: 518-884-7290 

Elementary Bus Routes – 2nd run option:
The Transportation Department, as of December, is working out plans to be able to provide a second bus run for the K-5 students who may have had their original bus run cut due to a driver shortage. This second AM bus run will pick up elementary students at their normal bus stop up to one hour later than their regularly scheduled pick-up time. The bus will have the same animal’s name as the bus they normally ride (but the number may differ). 

The afternoon bus run for these students will leave the school at least 20-30 minutes later than normal departure time, so you can anticipate that the students will be arriving home approximately 20-30 minutes later than normal.  Alternatively, if you would like to pick up your child at dismissal, please contact the main office at your child's school (at the number noted above).

Thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate the current bus driver shortage.  Please contact the Transportation Department directly if you have any questions at (518) 884-7140 or email transportationrequest@bscsd.org.