Transportation
Fort Wayne Community Schools provides reliable and friendly transportation to nearly 12,000 students daily. FWCS strives to safely bus students to and from school, field trips, athletic events and other activities. Students living in the No Transportation Zones (NTZ) will not be transported to and from school by bus.
The following students are eligible for transportation:
- Elementary students residing beyond a 1-mile radius from the school they attend
- Middle school students residing beyond a 1.5-mile radius from the school they attend
- High school students residing beyond a 2-mile radius from the school they attend
Students attending magnet schools and high school Programs of Study will continue to be transported by bus according to district guidelines.
No Transportation Zone Maps
Introducing Student ID Badges
Starting in the 2025–26 school year, students will be required to scan their ID badges when getting on and off school buses. This system improves safety and accountability by tracking exactly who is on each bus at any time.
Safety Benefits:
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Ensures accurate records of which students are on each bus
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Helps in emergencies or accidents to quickly identify and locate students
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Enhances overall student accountability during transportation
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Prevents unauthorized bus riders and improves bus security
Student ID Badges
Seat Belt Safety
Bus Delays
FWCS Transportation staff travel roads at 4 a.m. to review weather and road conditions. Information is also received from neighboring school districts, the Indiana State Police, Allen County Highway Department, Fort Wayne Street Department and the National Weather Service.
News media are contacted as early as possible, usually by 5:30 a.m. For updates, follow FWCS on Facebook, X and Instagram; tune in to radio or television newscasts; check the FWCS website. Staff, parents and students in grades 6-12 can sign up to receive immediate notification through ParentSquare. If you have not activated your account, go to the ParentSquare website or download the ParentSquare mobile app to register. You can also check your notification settings to ensure prompt receipt of messages.
Learn more on our Weather Emergency Page
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