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Busing Information

If you are new to Tecumseh Local Schools or have moved within the district please perform the following:

  • Update the information online in Final Forms
  • Update your information with your student’s school building
  • Contact the transportation department to set up bussing for your student – 937.845.4492

To ensure consistency and safety, your student must use the same address for transportation Monday through Friday. Morning and afternoon addresses may differ; however, the morning address must remain consistent throughout the week, and the afternoon address must also remain the same Monday through Friday.

August Deadlines

Processing updates and changes to bus routes for all students requires time to ensure accurate routing.

To ensure your child is included on the bus route for the start of the school year, please visit Tecumseh's website at Tecumseh.k12.oh.us, navigate to Final Forms, and verify or update your child’s information for the current year.

Please note that if Final Forms is not completed by August 8th, your child may not be eligible to ride the school bus when the school year begins.

Bus Guidlines

Please contact the Transportation Department for any of the following:

  • Your student has recently moved into our district
  • Your student is already a Tecumseh student, but has changed addresses within the district
  • Your student will be entering 6th grade so will now be on a different route
  • Your student will be attending CTC and riding the bus
  • Your student will be attending another school outside of our district like STEM, etc and will be riding the bus
  • You have had a change in whether your child does or does not ride the bus, or a change in babysitter address, etc which would change what bus your student rides.

Transportation In Lieu

Non-public, private or charter school students (K-8) who reside within the boundaries of the Tecumseh Local School District may request transportation to school by completing a Transportation Request Form and returning the form to Central Office at 9760 West National Road, New Carlisle, OH 45344 in accordance with R.C. 3327.02.  The form MUST be submitted no later than June 30 (prior to the school year) to allow the District to plan for appropriate transportation.  For students who enroll and notify Tecumseh Local after June 30, limited options will be available for transportation.

More Information for Transportation In Lieu

Transportation Supervisor

Mrs. Shelby Day-Vincent

Email: shelby.dayvincent@tecumsehlocal.org

Phone: 937.845.4492

Transportation Secretary

Mrs. Lisa Heitzman

Email: lisa.heitzman@tecumsehlocal.org

Phone: 937.845.4492

2 Hour Delay Day

In the event of a two-hour delay, Tecumseh Local Schools will adjust start times to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff while minimizing disruptions to the school day. Bus routes will run two hours later than their regular schedule, and school buildings will open accordingly. Please additional details below:

  • For K-12 Students: add 2 hours to your student’s normal pick up time. For example, if your student’s normal pick up time is 7:30am, on a 2-hour delay your student would be picked up at 9:30am
  • Scheduled 2 Hour Delay Days are listed on the district calendar. Note: Latchkey will open at their normal time.
  • Morning latchkey at the elementary schools will open at 8:30am on Weather/Calamity Days
  • Breakfast services are available on delay days
  • PRESCHOOL classes on delay day: AM Class 11:00am-12:45pm  PM Class 1:00pm-3:45pm
    • Preschool AM pick up would be 2 hourse later that normal pick up 
    • Preschool mid-day routes (Take home AM students and pick up PM students would be 1 hour later than normal time)
    • Preschool PM take home routes would run at normal time
  • CTC, Springfield, etc. students: For weather related delays, the bus will leave 2 hours later than normal. The bus will then leave the high schoo by 9:00am
  • CTC, Springfield, etc students: For monthly Tecumseh Scheduled 2 Hour Delay Days the bus will leave at normal time, 7:00am from the high school

A yellow school bus with the text '2-Hour Delay Procedures' superimposed on the front.

CTC Transportation Information

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Tecumseh Local will provide transportation from Tecumseh High School to the Career Technology Center (CTC). Buses will depart from Tecumseh High School at 7:00 a.m. To accommodate transportation needs, we will offer several satellite locations throughout the district for students who require transportation to the high school to board the bus to CTC. The satellite locations and approximate pick-up times are listed below. Please ensure that your child is at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

Additionally, if your child participates in after-school activities, please be aware that we cannot guarantee they will return to Tecumseh in time for practices, games, meets, etc. These buses also serve other schools in Springfield, which may affect the timing of their return to our district.

NOTE: CTC students CAN NOT ride in on high school routes to then go to CTC. The CTC buses have already left for Springfield before the high school buses arrive at the building.

Satellite Locations

6:25am    New Carlisle: Sacred Heart Church, Former LACCChurch on W. Lake Ave, Willowick Park. Lee’s Chicken, Smith Park

6:25am    Crystal Lake:  Kennedy Drive Mobile Home Park

6:30am    Park Layne:  Daleridge & Bellows, Styer & Stratmore, Stratmore & Portland                          

6:50am    Medway:  Medway Elementary

7:00am    THS:  Leave THS by 7am

7:05am    Donnelsville:  Donnelsville Mall at Rt. 40 & Hampton Road

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The rules and expectations for behavior on the bus mirror those of the classroom, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all students. It is crucial that students remain seated at all times and keep their heads, arms, hands, and other belongings inside the bus. For clarity and convenience, the bus rules are prominently posted on each vehicle. Adherence to these guidelines helps maintain a safe and orderly transportation experience.

  • Please remind and encourage students to maintain a safe distance of at least 10 feet from the bus when boarding or exiting. Additionally, they should wait for the driver's hand signals before crossing the street, ensuring their safety at all times. Thank you for reinforcing these important safety practices.

  • To ensure the safety of all students, we recommend that children arrive at their bus stop 5–10 minutes before the bus is expected. Per state law, students must be waiting at their designated stop at least 5 minutes prior to the bus's scheduled arrival. This precaution allows the driver to clearly see students as they approach the stop, reducing the risk of accidents caused by children running to catch the bus. Please be aware that factors such as weather, road conditions, and route adjustments may cause slight variations in bus arrival times. It is essential that your child be at the stop, ready to board, when the bus arrives. Your cooperation in following these guidelines helps maintain a safe and efficient transportation process.​​​​​​​

  • Requests for bus changes to accommodate activities such as playdates, sleepovers, or visits to a friend's house cannot be approved. Parents and guardians are responsible for arranging their own transportation in these situations. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

  • Please note that changes to bus assignments are not permitted.

    Parents and guardians are encouraged to establish a backup plan to address last-minute issues or emergencies within their family. Students who utilize bus transportation must ride to the same assigned address each day. In the event of an emergency, families have the option to pick up their child directly from school or, for students in grades K-8, utilize the Latchkey program for after-school care. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth transportation process.

  • CTC buses depart from the high school parking lot promptly at 7:00 a.m. In addition to the high school, there are designated community bus stops available for convenience. Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring their child arrives at either a community bus stop or the high school to catch the bus each morning. In the afternoon, the same buses will return students to their designated community bus stop or, if preferred, to the high school for those who have arranged for a ride. Thank you for supporting a smooth and efficient transportation process.

  • The primary responsibility of the bus driver is to ensure the safety of all students while maintaining focus and concentration on driving. To support this, drivers may assign seats to individual students or to all passengers if deemed necessary. As part of their disciplinary approach, drivers may also assign alternative corrective actions, such as writing assignments, in lieu of filing a formal report. Should a formal discipline report be submitted, it will be reviewed by the principal, who will determine the appropriate course of action. Thank you for supporting a safe and respectful environment on our buses.

  • Our foremost responsibility is to ensure the safe transportation of students. While the transportation of musical instruments is not a requirement, we are happy to accommodate them when space allows. To ensure safety, instruments must be securely stored behind a seat and may not obstruct the aisle. Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines.

  • We are unable to accommodate temporary bus changes for short-term situations, such as single days or a few days, except in the case of a verified emergency. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

  • To ensure consistency and safety, students must adhere to a fixed schedule for their pick-up and drop-off locations. The morning pick-up address must remain the same Monday through Friday, and the afternoon drop-off address, though it may differ from the morning location, must also remain consistent throughout the week. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and reliable transportation routine.