Transportation
YELLOW SCHOOL BUS
Yellow school buses are contracted by Edmonton Public Schools and the time spent riding to and from Horse Hill is considered to be a part of the school day. Behaviour on the buses should reflect expectations for classroom and school conduct, including cell phones being turned off while on the bus.
In order to ensure the safety of all students, it is critical that students behave in a reasonable, safe and orderly manner. Safe, reasonable behaviour includes:
- observing the directions of the driver
- remaining seated (in your assigned seat) until the bus has come to a complete stop
- quiet conversation
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keep hands, feet, and belongings to yourself
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no food, drink, cell phones or dangerous items
Students must ride their assigned buses. The drivers will assign a seat to each individual. Students are responsible for remaining in their seats.
Riding a yellow school bus is a privilege, not a right, and anyone behaving in an unsafe, unreasonable or disruptive way may be suspended from riding the bus. Transportation in this case becomes the responsibility of the parent.
If Expectations Aren’t Met
We use a fair, step-by-step approach:
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Reminder and reteaching
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Parent contact
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Bus suspension (2–5 days) for repeated or serious issues
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Loss of bus privileges for ongoing unsafe behaviour
Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. According to Edmonton Public Schools' Administrative Regulation HH.AR – Student Transportation, students may be suspended from bus service if their behaviour is unsafe or inappropriate. This means continued access to the bus depends on following expectations and contributing to a safe environment for all.
How to apply:
Families who wish to access yellow bus service must complete the
2026 - 2027 Yellow bus application. Remember to complete an application for each student enrolled at Horse Hill. To help determine if your home address is within Horse Hill's transportation service area, refer to the
attendance area / bus service map on the EPSB website. Parents or legal guardians may cancel bus service, update address or contact information by emailing
horsehill@epsb.ca. If bus service is not cancelled prior to the first of the month, when busing is no longer required, fees may still be applied. It is recommended for families to cancel and reapply for busing if students will be away for longer than 1 month.
**Applications must be completed each year by parents/guardians**
Transportation fees:
Bus fees are due no later than the 5th of each month. Eligible and Conditional rider fees are set to $50 per month per child effective
September 2025. Yellow bus service may be impacted if fees are not received in a timely manner. Payment for monthly service is accepted through SchoolZone using Visa or Mastercard, or you may pay with exact cash in the office; unfortunately, we cannot accept e-transfers for the 2025-26 school year. Physical bus passes will not be distributed unless requested in advance by a parent or legal guardian.
Remember to complete the
Google form for each child requiring busing.
