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Our Mission
The Hoke County Schools Transportation Department supports a student-focused learning community by providing safe, reliable and efficient transportation for all students. We uphold high expectations for safety and service, promote lifelong learning through professional excellence, offer individualized support to meet diverse transportation needs, and ensure every student arrives prepared for success.
The Hoke County Schools Transportation Department operates a well- maintained fleet designed to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service for our students. Our fleet consists of 86 regular route buses, 15 spare buses, 17 activity buses, and 9 service vehicles.
Spare buses are deployed whenever a regular route bus is out of service for maintenance or repair, ensuring uninterrupted transportation for students. Activity buses support field trips, athletic events, and extracurricular activities, while service vehicles- including fuel trucks, a wrecker and service pickup's, enable our mechanics to provide on-site maintenance and operational support.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
What time should my student be at the designated stop each morning?
At least 10 minutes prior to your usual stop time. Due to unforeseen circumstances buses may run behind schedule. As a result times may vary. We encourage families to utilize the Here Comes the Bus App. Please see the info above or speak to someone at your school for more information
Will the driver leave the stop if my student is not waiting at the assigned stop location?
Yes. While drivers are trained to make stops at all assigned locations to check for students they, they are not expected to wait when there is no indication a student is riding. We ask that students are ready and waiting at the stop 10 minutes prior to t he usual stop time. Stop times can vary due to substitute buses/drivers, traffic, weather conditions, the addition or removal of students, and students at prior stops not riding.
If my student was at the assigned stop prior to the usual stop time and still missed the bus, what should I do?
Check the HCTB app to determine if the bus has arrived in your area. If that cannot be determined, please contact your students school for assistance.
My student has not arrived home. What should I do?
Check the HCTB app to determine if the bus has arrived in your area. If that cannot be determined, please contact your student's school for assistance. Schools may also use social media and other forms of communication to alert on delays or substitutions.
Can the driver drop off my PK-2nd grade student with out an adult?
No. Hoke County Schools Policy requires a parent/guardian to be visibly present for PK-2nd grade students to be released. Drivers are under no obligation to return to the stop and are trained and instructed to notify the school that the student will be returned back to school at the end of their route.
How do I submit a change of address or request a different stop?
In order to request transportation or change address please contact your school and ensure the following information is changed in infinite campus.
- The home address is inputted into Infinite Campus.
- There is a request in the Transportation field with a Yes for AM/PM transportation or both.
- If alternative drop off or pick up location is requested those are also entered in correct field.