Transportation
The Transportation Department is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for Thompson School District. We proudly operate more than 55 routes, covering approximately 4,500 miles daily, and provide transportation support for extracurricular activities and athletics. Our team is committed to excellence and ensuring safety, support, and efficiency as we strive to meet the needs of our district with the highest standards of service.
Although Colorado public schools are not mandated to provide transportation services for all students, the Thompson School District Board of Education elects to provide transportation services to eligible students under Board Policy. Please reference our bus stop locator tool below or contact the Transportation Department for further information on eligibility for transportation services. You can contact us at transportationrouting@tsd.org or our dispatch office at 970-613-5185 with any transportation questions.
TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION
Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to register: Parent Portal
Registration instructions can be found here: How to Register for Transportation Services
We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible with your questions as we experience an increased amount of requests leading into the beginning of the school year. Please know that your needs are important to us and we will respond to your questions as soon as possible.
For information about your student’s transportation eligibility and possible route information, please refer to the bus stop locator tool below.
Exceptional Student Services Routes
Exceptional Student Services (ESS) routes have specialized schedules based on programs and students. If your child has been assigned to an ESS route, notify Transportation of any changes in contact numbers. Parents must contact Transportation to approve changes in pick-up/drop-off information. To avoid unnecessary stops, we ask that you contact Transportation at 970-613-5185 before student absences or if your child will not require transportation for the day. Parents will receive detailed route information when their child has been assigned to an ESS route.
Bus Stops
Board policy calls for bus routes to be arterialized, meaning buses will not travel into every subdivision or down every street. Bus stops will typically be located on main roads to reduce route miles and route times throughout the district. Parents/Guardians are responsible for how their students access and depart their assigned bus stop locations.
Transportation App
Please submit the following form if you would like access to the transportation GPS app.
The transportation app will give parents/guardians visibility into their student’s bus location via smartphone. The Transportation Department will contact you once your information is activated and ready for use. Thank you!
Transportation Information
Students should be at their assigned bus stop five minutes before the bus arrives and are asked to wait up to five minutes after the scheduled departure time. Delays can be caused by weather or other uncontrollable factors. Please contact Transportation at 970-613-5185 if you have questions about possible issues or delays.
Students are prohibited from bringing skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, or other large/bulky items to the bus, including large or bulky athletic gear and some musical instruments. Any item considered too large may be refused due to safety and capacity issues. The district cannot assume liability for lost or damaged items.
CDE Code of Colorado Transportation Regulations
4204-R-223.00 Transportation of Unsafe Items
223.01 School transportation vehicles shall not transport any items, materials, or equipment which in any way would endanger the lives, health, or safety of the students and school transportation vehicle operator. In addition, the school transportation vehicle operator shall make a reasonable and prudent determination that all carry-on items are properly handled in order to minimize the danger to all others.
223.02 All aisles and exits shall be clear of luggage and/or equipment when transporting students.
Students not eligible or approved for transportation may not use transportation services to be transported to another school, stop location, or ride with friends.
For the safety and security of students and staff, the district may use audio/video cameras on district vehicles transporting students to and from school or extracurricular activities.
Contact Us
2500 E. 13th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
Transportation Dispatch 970-613-5185