School Bus Monitor / Route Status

Is my child's bus canceled? Is my child's bus delayed? To check on charter busing status (delays, cancellations, etc.), please click on School Bus Monitor.

Parent Notification System for Bus Delays and Cancellations

Parents of students riding any regular yellow school bus operated by Red Deer Public Schools (RDPSD) can receive real-time email notifications when their child's school bus is canceled or delayed by 10 minutes or more. Here's how to enroll and use the notification system:

  1. Enrollment Process:
    1. Click on the School Bus Monitor link provided.
    2. Select the option to receive email alerts.
    3. Fill in the required information including your email address, confirm the email address, select "PBL" as the Carrier, and agree to the terms.
    4. Click "proceed" to continue.
  2. Choosing Bus Routes:
    1. Once enrolled, you can choose your child's school and add the specific bus routes they use.
    2. This customization ensures you receive alerts pertinent to your child's particular bus routes.
  3. Monitoring Intent:
    1. The monitoring system aims to keep parents informed about their child’s bus status in real-time.
    2. If you registered for the service and did not receive a notification when you expected one, it may be because the bus delay was within the initial 10-minute window.
    3. Prairie Bus Lines, responsible for the system, endeavors to relay information promptly, but there may be a slight delay as updates flow from the driver to dispatch and then into the system.
  4. System Control and Use:
    1. Please ensure you select Red Deer Public Schools specifically when searching or setting up your alerts within the system.
    2. The link and system are managed by Prairie Bus Lines and serve multiple school divisions. Ensure accuracy by choosing RDPSD in your search criteria.

This notification system is designed to enhance communication between the school transportation provider and parents, ensuring transparency and timely updates regarding bus delays and cancellations. For any further assistance or inquiries, please refer to the Prairie Bus Lines contact information or RDPSD administration.

School Messenger Notification for Late Buses

Red Deer Public Schools (RDPSD) transportation utilizes school messenger communication to inform parents about late buses. Here’s how you can stay informed:

  1. School Messenger Alerts:
    1. RDPSD sends out messages via School Messenger to notify parents about late buses.
    2. Notifications are typically sent via email and phone call to the contact information stored in Powerschool.
    3. Parents have the option to receive text messages as well.
  2. Definition of a Late Bus:
    1. A bus is considered late if it is delayed by 10 minutes or more beyond its scheduled time.
  3. Opt-in for Text Messages:
    1. To receive text message notifications, parents must opt in by texting "Y" or "yes" to 978338, which is the district code.
    2. Upon texting, you will receive a confirmation that you are now registered to receive messages.
    3. It’s important to note that standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
    4. You can opt out of receiving these messages at any time by replying "stop" to one of the messages received.

This comprehensive notification system ensures that parents are promptly informed about any delays affecting their child's bus route, enhancing communication and convenience for families within the RDPSD community.