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Northfield Public Schools

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Bus Route Information for 2026-27

Starting this school year, busing information will be provided to families via the My Ride Parent App. Benjamin Bus will not be sending out bus cards this year, so this will be the sole way for families to obtain bussing information aside from calling Benjamin Bus. Information is not yet live on the app, but is anticipated to be available on Friday, August 29th.

If you have any questions, notice incorrect information listed in your students’ profile or have trouble finding a student, please reach out to Benjamin Bus at 507-645-5720 for assistance.

My Ride K-12 Parent User Guide

My Ride K-12 Parent User Guide Spanish

Family Access – How to Find the Skyward Student ID

  • A student gets a high-five from a
  • Students sit inside a bus.
  • Students at Spring Creek stand in a line facing a school bus, while the bus driver explains bus safety.
  • A student at Greenvale Park Elementary exits the bus from the emergency exit with the help of a teacher while practicing bus safety.

Transportation

Getting Our Students to School Safely

Student buses within the district are owned and operated by Benjamin Bus, a local transportation company. Their brochure below outlines details about bus rules, parent responsibilities, behavior expectations, and frequently asked questions.

Transportation Brochure

School and District Boundaries

If you are unsure which school attendance area you live in, the city boundary map or rural boundary map will assist you in determining your school attendance area. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) generates and publishes maps that show school district boundaries.

Registering to Ride the Bus

Students must be listed on a bus route in order to ride the bus and may only ride to and from their assigned bus stop. If you are new to the district, please fill out the bus registration form that is included with district enrollment forms. During the school year, current students may also be added to their bus route using the registration form.

To sign up each successive year, watch for annual update forms to be sent home with students in May.

Annual Bus Route Updates

Bus update forms are sent home with students in May. Parents are asked to verify address and emergency contact information and return the forms to school by early June. This allows for efficient route planning for the next school year.

🚌Bus Information via My Ride Parent App

Starting this school year, bussing information will be provided to families via the My Ride Parent App. Benjamin Bus will not be sending out bus cards this year, so this will be the sole way for families to obtain busing information aside from calling Benjamin Bus. Information is not yet live on the app, but is anticipated to be released by Friday, August 29th.

If you have any questions, notice incorrect information listed in your student’s profile or have trouble finding a student, please reach out to Benjamin Bus at 507-645-5720 for assistance.

My Ride K-12 Parent User Guide

My Ride K-12 Parent User Guide Spanish

Bus Registration forms were due on Monday, August 10. If your form was not received, you will need to wait until after the first week of school to receive transportation. The online sign up option will be available after September 15.

A bus form is required for everyone looking for transportation. If Benjamin Bus does not receive a form, you will not be added to a bus, regardless if you rode a bus last school year. If you are not certain that you turned in a bus form, contact Benjamin Bus at 507-645-5720.

2026-27 Transportation Fee

Northfield Public Schools requires a fee-for-service transportation option for students who live between:

  • K-5 |  0.75 miles and 1.99 miles
  • 6-12 | 1.0 miles and 1.99 miles

$250.00 per student, $500.00 maximum per family

There is no cost for students who are eligible for free and reduced Educational Meal Benefits.

There is no cost for students whose address has been designated as exempt.

NEW: A Pay-to-Ride Option is now available for families residing in areas not currently eligible for transportation due to their close proximity to school and who would like their student to ride the bus. This option is contingent on space and routing availability. Please fill out a transportation form, and Benjamin Bus will notify you if you are eligible.

If you have been assigned a transportation fee, you will receive a letter in the mail. Families who are required to pay a fee will be able to pay online in RevTrak in early September. You do not need to make payment prior to riding the bus.

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions document for more information.

Transportation Boundaries

Transportation boundaries and policies vary between elementary and older students.

Elementary Students (Grades K–5)

Students in kindergarten through grade 5 attend the school in the attendance area where their home is located, and school bus transportation is available for those who live beyond the transportation boundary, approximately 0.75 miles. District policy allows for transportation to and from a daycare location, but the daycare provider must be within the attendance area of the school the child attends.

Middle and High School Students (Grades 6–12)

The transportation boundary for students in grades 6–12 is approximately one mile from school property.