Busing/Transportation

Who to Contact

Eligibility for Busing

The updated West Bend School Board Policy #751 details eligibility for students to rides buses. It says students qualify for busing if they live outside the self-transport zone. Self-transport zones are defined as living less than or equal to:

4K: .5 mile
Grades K-5: 1.25 miles
Grades 6-12: 2.0 miles

If your child is not eligible for transportation, you may contact GoRiteway to find out if there are any transportation routes available in your areas through a paid transportation contract. If not, it is your responsibility to make sure your child gets to and from school on time.

You may also qualify for transportation if you live in a Hazardous Area. Hazardous areas are defined by the district and approved by the Washington County Sheriff's department. If you have questions relating to your child's specific route, please contact GoRiteway Transportation.

Bus Safety

To provide a safe and pleasant bus ride, it is essential to have the cooperation of all students. Please review the Student/Family Handbook for 2025-2026 for details bus safety rules.

 

A yellow school bus with a red stop sign on its side is parked on a street lined with cars and buildings in the background.
GoRiteway Transportation is the busing partner for the West Bend schools. 


GoRiteway is committed to providing safe, effective transportation for all eligible students. All GoRiteway drivers are hired solely by GoRiteway Transportation. In addition to the GoRiteway drivers and vehicles, the district owns and operates a small fleet of vehicles that are used to assist in transporting students with special needs, Head Start students, and other small groups of students. They are also used for field trips, activities, and sporting events for all grade levels.