- Fort Smith School District
- Bus Routes
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ROUTES
Parent Transportation/Walk Zones
All schools have a Parent Transportation/Walk Zone. Per district policy, these zones extend for a 2-mile radius around each school. In most cases, there is no bus service provided within the Parent Transportation/Walk Zone. However, some exceptions do exist, especially where I-540 cuts through a school's attendance area. Transportation service is available to students who live more than 2 miles from their school (2-mile radius, not driving distance).
Bus Transportation Service
- High Schools: Northside, Southside, and Belle Point
- Middle Schools: Chaffin, Darby, Kimmons, Ramsey
- Elementary Schools:
- Ballman, Barling, Bonneville, Carnall, Euper Lane, Fairview, Orr, and Woods
Attendance zones for all other elementary schools not listed above are within 2 miles from the school and have no bus transportation available.
Stop Times
Students should arrive at their bus stop 10 minutes before the listed stop time
Attendance Area Exceptions (AAE)
Students who participate in "Attendance Area Exceptions (AAE) must find their own transportation to school as bus service is not provided.
Class Size Transfers
Students who are transferred to another school due to full enrollment (class sized) are provided transportation from their neighborhood school to and from the school they are transferred to. Only students who have been transferred for this reason are eligible to ride the School Transfer (Class-Size) buses.
Special Needs
Special needs transportation can be requested and must be approved by the Special Education Department.
Questions?
If you have questions about FSPS transportation, please call 479-785-2501