Transportation

        Welcome to Infofinder 
Infofinder allows you to easily look up your child's bus route information. Check out Infofinder for the most up to date information for the 2020-2021 school year.

Please read the directions first to help make your search easier:

1. Select: CO
2. Select: Widefield School District 3
3. Please enter your full address
4. Use the following standard abbreviations:
   • Ave = Avenue
   • Blvd = Boulevard
   • Bnd = Bend
   • Cir = Circl
   • Cres = Cresent
   • Ct = Court
   • CV = Cove
   • Hw = Hollow
   • Ln = Lane
   • Pass = Pass
   • Pkwy = Parkway
   • Pl = Place
   • Plc = Place
   • Plz = Plaza
   • Rd = Road
   • Sq = Square
   • Str = Street
   • Ter = Terrace
   • Trl = Trail
   • Xing = Crossing
5. Input your Zip Code
6. Selecting a grade is optional. If a grade is selected, only the school that includes that grade will be returned.
7. Click Search.
8. Click on the My Schools tab to view the school(s) that service your address.

*If your search contains multiple results, click on the address that is the closest match to your street name and zip code.

If you have further questions, please contact us at 719-391-3540

              HERE COMES THE BUS APP

“Here Comes the Bus,” a free app for students and parents to get real-time information on bus arrivals, locations, and much more!

                   WHAT'S ON THE APP?

• Location of your child’s bus on a map

• Scheduled and an actual bus arrival times at home and school

• Student can scan data including bus number, time and location of scan

• Push and email alerts when: Bus has entered radius of around the home stop, Bus has been substituted, Student has scanned on and off the bus, including bus number, time & location

                  HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Open this the Here Comes The Bus page in your web browser

2. Choose a Username, Password, and enter School Code: 74956

3. Once signed in, add student(s) by going to the “My Account” tab, scroll down to “My Student,” and click add.

4. Enter student(s) name and ID #.

5. Once student(s) have been added, you can set parameters on how you’d like to be notified under the “Notifications” tab.

“Here Comes the Bus” can be downloaded for free in the iTunes or Google play stores.

Eric Lance
Operations Manager
719-391-3540
lancee@wsd3.org

Ron Kirby
Assistant Operations Manager
719-391-3549
kirbyr@wsd3.org

Yvonne Morrison
Special Education Transportation Lead
719-391-3544
morrisony@wsd3.org

Kendra Larsen
Router
719-391-3540
larsenk@wsd3.org

Susan Ortega
Secretary
719-391-3545
ortegas@wsd3.org

Gary Wilson
Lead Mechanic
719-391-3547
wilsong@wsd3.org

 

Bus Stop  - Pick Up & Drop Off

1. Only students who are assigned to a bus may ride that bus.
2. Only use assigned designated bus stop locations.
3. Be five (5) minutes early at the designated school bus stop.
4. While waiting for the bus, stay off of the road at all times, conduct yourself in a safe manner while waiting, and be respectful of public and private property.
5. When the bus is approaching, students must wait at least six (6) feet from the curb and shall not approach the bus until signaled by the driver.
6. Board the bus in a single file line, at least one arm length apart from the student in front of and behind you.  No horseplay.
7. Do not attempt to bring unauthorized items to the bus stop or aboard the bus.  Unauthorized items are any item not permitted in the school or any item that is 2’x 2’ or greater and has not be previously approved for transport by the bus driver.
8. When aboard the bus and the bus is approaching your bus stop, do not stand from your seat without the driver’s or monitor’s permission.
9. Do not exit the bus until directed to do so by the driver.
10. When exiting the bus, move at least ten (10) feet away from the side of the bus, directly across from the service door.  If you must cross the street, wait until the driver signals you to do so, look both ways for traffic, and remain ten (10) feet in front of the bus.  Maintain visual contact with the driver until you have completely crossed the street to a safe location.
11. Use of drugs, alcohol, or nicotine; horseplay; obscene language; foul gestures; physical or emotional harm; harassment; threatening; bullying; sexual behavior; and vandalism are strictly prohibited.
12. Any behavior that jeopardizes the safety of other students, staff, or the public is prohibited

On the Bus

1. Students are required to follow the bus driver’s and/or monitor’s instructions.  Be respectful and follow directions.
2. Use a quiet voice, unless directed otherwise, at all times.  A quiet voice is a voice that can be heard by the person sitting beside you, but can not be heard by students sitting in the seats in front, back, and to the side of you.
3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.  Mobile phones, tablets, watches, etc. must be turned off and may not be used during the route (ref. Policy JICJ)
4. Do not open windows or doors without permission.  Emergency exits may only be opened during an emergency evacuation.
5. Keep all body parts and objects inside of the bus at all times.
6. Keep the aisle clear at all times.  Personal items shall be placed on your lap, or, if unoccupied, beside you on your seat.
7. No eating or drinking.
8. No trash or personal items are to be left on the bus.  If you make a mess, clean it up.
9. Do not stand while the bus is in motion.  Only stand when the bus is stopped and you have been given instruction to do so by the driver and/or monitor.
10. Sit in your assigned seat.  If you have not been assigned a seat, see the bus driver immediately.
11. When seated, sit with your back against the seat, feet on the floor.
12. When approaching and crossing railroads, follow all driver directions and do not talk or make noises.
13. In the event of an emergency, follow the directions of the bus driver and/or monitor.
14. Only one (1) student on the steps at a time.
15. Use of drugs, alcohol, or nicotine; horseplay; obscene language; foul gestures; physical or emotional harm; harassment; threatening; bullying; sexual behavior; and vandalism are strictly prohibited.
16. Any behavior that jeopardizes the safety of other students, staff, or the public is prohibited.

Field/Activity Trips

1. All of the aforementioned rules apply to Field and Activity Trips.
2. In the event that a chaperone is present, students shall respect their authority as they would any school official, driver, or monitor.

We know at Transportation that on occasions, your child may need to ride a different bus home. Here are the proper procedures to ensure your child can access a different bus if needed. This is the only way a child is permitted to get on another bus.

You must contact either our Assistant Manager at 719-391-3549 or our Dispatcher at 719-391-3541. Thank you. 

     

Students who receive Special Education Transportation, will be receiving a phone call in regards to your student’s bus route information. If you have not heard from Transportation a week before school is to start, please call 719-391-3544 to speak to our Special Needs Lead Coordinator.