Important Information
Bus Registration is Required.
Every student who plans to ride a school bus must complete a new transportation registration packet each school year.
Welcome to PCSD Transportation
We take pride in transporting our students safely each day!
Bus Registration is Now Open!
If your child will ride a PCSD bus during the school year, please complete a transportation registration packet.
To register:
Download and print the Bus Registration Packet.
Complete all required forms.
Return the completed packet to your child's school or the Transportation Department.
We encourage families who have not yet registered to submit their forms as soon as possible to help ensure their child's bus stop is established before the first day of school.
Students in Grade 3 and Below
Families of students in third grade and below must complete the Bus Stop Release Authorization included in the registration packet indicating whether:
A parent or authorized adult will meet the child
The child may be released independently
The child may be released to an older sibling
The child may be released to another authorized adult
If no authorized person is present and no written authorization has been provided, the student will be returned to school.
Need Assistance? Contact Us!
Central Garage (Palatka):
386-329-0553
386-329-0554
West Garage (Interlachen):
386-684-6433
South Garage (Crescent City):
386-698-2929
Hours of Operation:
When school is not in session Monday through Friday 7:00AM until 4:00PM.
When school is in session 5:30AM until the last bus parks.
School Bus Routes
Bus route and stop information for your child is available in your Skyward Family Access account.
Note: This information will only be available if you register your child for transportation each year!
Is your child registered, but you don't see their bus route/stop info? Contact Transportation!
My Stop by Versatrans
Real-Time Bus Tracking for PCSD Families
My Stop by Versatrans is a simple, secure tool that allows parents and guardians to view the location of their child’s school bus and get an estimated time of arrival (ETA) at the bus stop — right from a smartphone or computer. The system updates in real-time using GPS data, so you always know when to expect the bus.
Instructions
Download the Versatrans My Stop app
Available for free in the App Store and on Google Play
Login Credentials:
User ID: StudentFirstInitial.StudentLastName (Example: j.smith)
Password: Student’s date of birth in MMDDYYYY format (Example: 07042012 for July 4, 2012)
Once logged in, you'll see a map displaying your child’s bus location in real time, along with the estimated time of arrival (ETA) at their assigned stop. The location updates automatically as the bus moves along the route, helping you better plan for drop-off and pick-up.
Features Include:
Live Bus Tracking — Know exactly where your child's bus is and when it’s expected to arrive.
Estimated Arrival Time — ETAs adjust in real time based on traffic, weather, or delays.
Push Notifications — Receive important alerts from the district, such as route changes or delays.
User-Friendly App — Easy-to-use interface available on both iOS and Android devices.
Secure Access — Only parents/guardians with the correct login credentials can view student transportation info.
📌 Note: Information is updated only while buses are actively running their routes. If the bus has completed its route or hasn’t started yet, the map may not display any data.
Bus Safety Videos
Parents are encouraged to review the Bus Rules with their child before the first day of school to help ensure a safe and successful year. Topics include:
Arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes early
Stay seated while the bus is moving
Follow driver instructions
Keep aisles clear
Cell phone expectations
Safe loading and unloading procedures
Bus Safety Video for students in grades K through 2nd.
Bus Safety Video for students in grades 3rd through 6th.
Bus Safety Video for students in grades 7th through 12th.