TRANSPORTATION

LUDLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

205 FULLER STREET  | LUDLOW, MA  01056  | PHONE 413-583-8372 x1107      

***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT BUS FORMS TO THE TRANSPORTATION IS AUGUST 1, 2024***

**Please do not request access to edit the forms, simply download or print to fill out, and email or physically return the form to the Central Office** 

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

Our goal is to  provide students with safe and secure transportation to and from school in a friendly environment that supports the total learning process.  It is the responsibility of the students who ride the bus, and their parents/guardians, to understand and abide by the rules established for this purpose.

"The school bus is considered to be an extension of the classroom. ~ Students should act accordingly." 

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 2024 - 2025


After reviewing the transportation webpage, if you are unable to find what you are looking for, or have any questions, please contact the School Business Office at 413-583-8372 ext. 1107 or  transportation@ludlowps.org

ASPEN Parent Portal 

Bus assignments for each student are found by the accessing the ASPEN Parent Portal.  Please click Here for instructions on how to access your student's bus information in ASPEN. 


Transportation for LPS is provided by:


Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC)

174 Brush Hill Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089 

Local Dispatch Office Phone:  (413) 596-9560

TRANSPORTATION POLICY (SC Policy EEAA)

Students will be entitled to transportation to and from school at the expense of the Ludlow Public Schools when such transportation conforms with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. Reimbursement to the Town of Ludlow for transportation costs incurred by the Town is provided by the Commonwealth only for (a) students living at least 1.5 miles from school and (b) for special needs students for whom transportation must be provided pursuant to the decision of a TEAM.

Students living 1.5 miles or more from the school they attend will be provided transportation as measured on a main traveled bus way. No exceptions will be made by the School Committee. However, pupils living less than one and one half miles from their assigned school of attendance may purchase bus services for a fee as determined by the Ludlow School Committee.

**For a more informative memo from the Transportation Department please click HERE**

PAY TO RIDE 

Please find the forms below to make transportation payments.  

Pay to Ride 

Pay to Ride Reduced Rate

Pay to Ride Free 

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL  REQUEST 

Please click HERE to access the Before/After School Request form for  Boys & Girls Club and  Whitney Park 

BUS STOP CHANGE REQUEST 

Please click HERE to access the Bus Stop Change Request form.

TRANSPORTATION RULES OVERVIEW  (SC Policy EEAEC-R)