Transportation

2026-27 Student Bus Assignments will be posted in the
PowerSchool Parent Portal by 5 pm on Friday, August 21.
Bus routes are adjusted annually based on projected enrollment
and the home addresses provided by parents.
Bus routes, bus numbers, bus stop locations,
and pickup/drop-off times are subject to change annually.
Did you know? Stamford Public Schools runs more than 600 bus routes daily to transport approximately 11,000 K-12 students to/from 22 school buildings.
Answers to frequently asked questions are below. If you have a question that is not answered in the FAQ, contact the transportation department.
Transportation Office: 203-977-4249
SPSTransportation@StamfordCT.gov
The transportation department receives a high number of inquiries at the beginning of the school year. Transportation office staff will respond to inquiries in the order in which they were received.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Patricia Williams | Transportation Manager |
| Michelle Stamm | Transportation Specialist |
| Tamara (Tami) Caporizzo | Transportation Support Specialist |
Make Sure Your Home Address is Accurate in PowerSchool:
If your child is new to Stamford Public Schools (i.e. incoming kindergarten student or transferring from another district) or you are a returning family that has recently moved within Stamford, please confirm that your home address is accurate in PowerSchool. Bus assignments for the first week of school will be based on the home addresses in PowerSchool as of August 7, 2026. If your home address needs to be updated, contact your child's school or the SPS Welcome Center by Friday, August 7, 2026. Proof of the new address is required to make changes.
Find Your Child’s Bus Assignment:
Student bus assignments are posted in PowerSchool. Bus assignments for the 2026-27 school year will be available by 5 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Opt Out of Bus Transportation:
If your child qualifies for bus transportation but does NOT take the bus, you may opt-out of bus service by completing the Bus Transportation Opt-Out Form in PowerSchool.
Completing the Bus Transportation Opt-Out Form will help us make routes more efficient. Should your child’s transportation needs change, you may contact your school principal to reinstate your child’s bus rider status.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is my child eligible for bus service?
- Will my child’s bus route change?
- Will the same person drive the bus each day?
- Is bus transportation provided for orientation on August 24?
- My child is enrolled in a magnet school, not their attendance zone school. Are they eligible for bus transportation?
- My child enrolled after August 12 and is eligible for bus service. What do I do?
- Our family requested and received Out of Attendance Zone placement. Does our child qualify for bus transportation?