Student Services

Transportation

Helping APS students travel safely and efficiently to and from school each day.

Safe Student Transportation

Transportation & Bus Safety

Keeping students safe as they travel to and from school is a priority of Avoyelles Parish Schools. Families can help by reviewing bus expectations and safe riding practices with their children.

Our Mission

Safety, Efficiency & Customer Service

We strive to be the most unique and innovative public school transportation department in Louisiana through our relentless pursuit to exceed standards of safety, efficiency and customer service. We aim to be progressive in our relationships with current and potential partner districts in order to develop and sustain partnerships that exemplify cost effectiveness and provide proactive service.

Bus Safety Reminders for Families

Riding an Avoyelles Parish School bus is a privilege, not a right. Please talk with your student about good behavior and the important role it plays in keeping everyone on the bus safe.

  • Once on the bus, students should find a seat and sit down immediately.
  • Students should talk quietly and avoid disruptive behavior, sudden yelling, or sudden movements that could distract the bus driver.
  • If a conflict occurs with another student, wait until the bus reaches its destination and report the incident to the bus driver and the student's teacher.
  • While waiting for the bus, students should never push or shove other children near the roadway.
  • Students should never cross the street directly in front of the bus. They should use an approved crosswalk or street light when appropriate.
  • Families should review bus lights and safety signals with students and understand when motorists are required to stop for a school bus.

Working together keeps students safe. Review these expectations regularly with your child and encourage safe, respectful behavior while waiting for and riding the school bus.

Find Your Route

Bus Routes

Find current APS bus route information and important transportation updates for your student.

Important Transportation Update

Important Bus Route Update

To improve safety and comply with LDOE, Title 28 Education, Bulletin 119, the Avoyelles Parish School Board has passed a new resolution regarding buses traveling on dead-end roads.

Regular education bus drivers will no longer travel down dead-end roads that require backing up to turn around. Only Special Needs buses with a bus aide are allowed to reverse when necessary.

Regular education buses may only back up in emergency situations and with prior permission.

Drivers are reworking routes to avoid the need for reversing and will contact parents whose students are affected by a route change.

Bus Routes by Block

Select your school zone block below to view the current bus routes for that area.

Bus Routes

Avoyelles Block

View current bus route information for the Avoyelles transportation area.

View Avoyelles Routes
Bus Routes

Bunkie Block

View current bus route information for the Bunkie transportation area.

View Bunkie Routes
Bus Routes

Marksville Block

View current bus route information for the Marksville transportation area.

View Marksville Routes
Questions about a bus route or route change? Contact APS Transportation Manager Trent Young using the contact information below.
Bus Tracking

Track Your Student’s Bus

NFT Parent View helps parents and guardians stay informed about their student’s school bus while traveling to and from school.

NFT Parent View mobile app

NFT Parent View

The NFT Parent View mobile app allows parents and guardians to track their child’s school bus in real time using a smartphone or mobile device. Families can view bus locations, estimated arrival times, and transportation notifications.

  • Real-Time Bus Location
  • Estimated Arrival Times
  • Transportation Notifications
  • Free for APS Families
View App & Setup Directions
Need Assistance?

Contact Transportation

For questions about student transportation, bus routes, bus tracking, or transportation services, please contact the APS Transportation Manager.