Bus Registration for 2026–2027
Students who currently ride the bus will be automatically registered for the 2026–2027 school year, unless their transportation eligibility changes. Eligibility distances are reviewed when students enter Grades 1, 4, or 9. Parents/guardians will be notified by email in July if their child is no longer eligible for bussing based on distance.
Do You Need to Take Action?
- No action is required if your transportation needs remain the same.
- If you need to make changes or request new arrangements, contact us. To help ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school, please submit requests for changes by August 14.
- Returning Grade 12 students are not automatically registered and must contact us to register for the upcoming school year.
Bus numbers, stops, and schedules may change for the new school year. Updated bus service details will be available in the NWOSSC Parent Portal app in mid-August.
Our staff are available throughout the summer to assist you:
- Online Registration/Contact Us: www.nwobus.ca
- Email: bussing@nwobus.ca
- Phone: 1-866-860-7770
First Rider Program
Will your child be riding the school bus for the first time? We encourage parents of new bus riders (JK to Grade 3) to attend one of our First Rider Program sessions. This school bus orientation and safety program is the perfect way to help your child feel confident and ready for the first bus ride to school.
- Red Lake: Friday, August 21st 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. @ Golden Learning Center (16 Eric Radford Way)
- Sioux Lookout: Friday, August 21st 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.@ Sacred Heart School (41 Eighth Street)
- Kenora: Saturday, August 22nd , 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ St. John Paul II School (1290 Heenan Place)
- Dryden: Saturday, August 22nd 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. @ The Centre (100 Casimir Avenue)
- Ignace: Date TBD – early to mid-August @ Ignace EarlyON Child and Family Centre
- Ear Falls: Early September – held in school at the beginning of the year
Help Us Keep Students Moving – Bus Drivers Needed
The Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium and our Bus Operator partners are looking for friendly, positive individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in their community. Driving a school bus is rewarding work with a schedule that supports work-life balance.
Enjoy the many benefits of being a school bus driver:
- Regular, part-time hours (with additional hours available)
- Competitive wages
- Professional driver training provided
- Weekends, holidays and summers off
- Eligible drivers can receive bonuses of up to $2,000 per school year through the Ontario School Bus Driver Recruitment & Retention Program
No professional driving experience is necessary. You must be 21 years or older, have a full G Licence with a good driving record. All required training is provided throughout the summer, start now to be ready to drive in September. Contact us today to learn more!
