TRANSPORTATION
Monson Public Schools is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation for our students each day. Our partnership with McCarthy Bus Transportation helps ensure that students arrive at school ready to learn and return home safely.
We ask for your support in helping students follow basic safety expectations and arrive at their bus stop on time so routes can run smoothly for all families.
Bus routes for the current school year are provided below.
Please review your child’s assigned stop and time carefully. We recommend arriving at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early, as routes may run slightly ahead of schedule.
Important Reminders
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For students in Grades K–4, a parent or guardian must be present at the bus stop. If no one is available to meet the student, they will be returned to the school, and emergency contacts will be notified.
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Students should wait for the bus in a safe, orderly manner and remain a safe distance from the road
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Once on the bus, students are expected to remain seated and follow driver directions
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Backpacks and belongings should be kept out of the aisle
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Food and drinks are not permitted on the bus
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Respectful behavior helps ensure a safe and positive ride for everyone
Transportation for School Choice Students
Students enrolled in Monson Public Schools through the School Choice program are responsible for their own transportation to and from school. This includes transportation for athletics, extracurricular activities, and other after-school programs.
For questions about bus stops, routes, or transportation changes, please contact:
McCarthy Bus Transportation at Deborah@mccarthybus.com or by calling 413.544.8737
The Transportation Department would like parents/families to be aware of the law in regard to passing a school transportation vehicle (bus or van) when their red lights are flashing.
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90, Section 14 prohibits passing a vehicle that has a sign bearing the words “SCHOOL BUS” while their red lights are activated, and it applies to both types of vehicles. It also applies whether the vehicle is on the road or school yards. The law carries specific fines for first and subsequent offenses. The safety of our students is our top priority. We ask that you be aware of the red flashing lights at all times and help us to keep our students safe.