Lethbridge School District No. 51 contracts bus transportation services through Southland Transportation, who are responsible for setting bus routes and pickup times.
According to the Alberta Education School Act, students in grades K-6 who live more than 1.6 kilometers from their boundary school, and students in grades 7-12 who live beyond 2.0 kilometers, are eligible for funded transportation via the most direct route. The Lethbridge School Division provides bus service to all eligible students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Students will receive bus passes indicating their assigned bus. It is important that students only ride the bus they are designated to, and not others. For families with children living at two different addresses (common in cases of separated parents), transportation will only be provided from the student’s primary residence.
Please note that bus drivers have full authority over their bus to ensure student safety and proper operation. They may implement seating plans, impose special seating restrictions, or revoke bus privileges if necessary to maintain a safe environment. The school works closely with Southland Transportation drivers to preserve riding privileges whenever possible.
If you or your child experience any issues with bus service, please contact Matt Brunner, the Transportation Liaison at the school, to discuss possible solutions.
We encourage you to review the Southland Transportation Handbook—the information there may answer many of your questions. Additionally, all students will receive training on proper bus etiquette and safe evacuation procedures in case of emergencies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Matt Brunner at (403) 327-3465.
