275 Prospect Street, PO Box 67, Norwood, MA 02062
781.762.6804 Phone | 781.762.0229 Fax

Transportation Services

Transportation Office

Phone: 781-440-5831 or 781-440-5832

If you are a new resident to Norwood please first register your student(s) at Central Registration (Savage Center, 275 Prospect St.)

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BUS REGISTRATION FOR 2025 WILL OPEN MAY 1st 

 

FY 2024-2025 School Transportation Registration

In accordance with the policies of the Norwood School Committee, transportation will be provided to students with the following stipulations:

  • All students in Kindergarten will be provided transportation at no charge.
  • Students in grades 1-6 that live more than 2.00 miles away from their assigned school will be provided transportation at no charge except for a $25 processing fee.  All distances from assigned schools will be calculated by GOOGLE MAPS ONLY (enter school address and home address).
  • Students in grades 1-6 that live less than 2.0 miles from their assigned school are eligible for transportation as ridership capacity allows but must pay the fee of $300 per student with a $750 family cap ($275 per student with a $700 family cap if paid in full by Monday June 8 ,2024). 
  • All students in grades 7-12 no matter the distance from their assigned school are eligible for transportation as ridership capacity allows but must pay the assigned fee of $300 per student with a $750 family cap ($275 per student with a $700 family cap if paid in full by Monday June 8, 2024). 
  • Payment of the fee is due no later than June 30th.

    Important Details

  • Bus fee
    • $300 per rider with a $750 family cap ($275 per student with a $700 family cap if paid in full by June 8, 2024). 
    • There is a $25 processing fee for:
      • All students who qualify for low income and wish to ride the bus.
      • All students grade 1-6 who live over 2 miles from their school
    • ALL fees are due by June 30, 2024. Registration is not complete until payment has been made.
  • Registration opens May 13, 2024. It is ONLINE ONLY
  • 2.0 mile calculation: All distances from assigned schools will be calculated by GOOGLE MAPS WALKING DISTANCE ONLY (enter school address and home address) - SEE MAPS BELOW FOR DISTANCE CALCULATION
  • Seat Guarantee: Completion of registration does not guarantee a seat on the bus. Capacity determination will be made on a first come first serve basis. If you have completed the registration and there is no seat available, a refund will be issued for the transportation fee.

     

Important Dates

June 8th: Last day to register at discounted rates.

June 30: Registration closes and will not reopen until October 1st. A seat on a bus is NOT GUARANTEED. Spots will be given based on availability.

Bus passes will be distributed to students the first 2 weeks of school.

***ALL STUDENTS, NO MATTER THE GRADE OR DISTANCE OR IF QUALIFY FOR A WAVIER, WHO INTEND TO RIDE THE BUS MUST REGISTER***



Bus Stop Listing/ Bus Routes - UPDATED 8/26/2024

 

Application and Waiver Forms

COMPLETE THESE FORMS IF YOU: QUALIFY FOR LOW INCOME

Frequently Asked Questions

2024-2025 Frequently Asked Questions (English)

2024-2025 Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)

2024-2025 Frequently Asked Questions (Portuguese)

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER ONLINE, Please contact the transportation department at transportation@norwood.k12.ma.us or 781-441-5831

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