Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, regular bus transportation will no longer be provided for students who live within one mile of their school.
What is changing
• Students within one mile of school should walk or be transported by a parent or guardian.
• Designated Joseph City bus stops: North Porter Avenue; 3rd North Avenue (off Porter Avenue); and South Hansen Avenue.
Who will continue to receive transportation
Students who qualify through an IEP, the McKinney-Vento Act, foster care requirements, or other applicable laws will continue to receive transportation.
What families should do
• Review transportation eligibility.
• Make arrangements before the first day of school.
• Contact the Transportation Department with questions about routes, designated stops, or special circumstances.
This change supports efficient, sustainable transportation services while we continue to safely serve eligible students.
Joseph City Unified School District
Spencer Johnstun, Transportation Coordinator