Families with students in the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, including those at Bracebridge Public School, must now inform the board if they need bus transportation for the 2026-2027 school year. This requirement, which applies across Bracebridge, Ontario, follows a provincial directive to help local schools plan routes and assign seats accurately.
Parents and guardians must submit their response by April 10, 2026, using the My Bus To School online portal. The Ministry of Education is requiring all school boards across the province to collect these specific numbers to ensure that transportation resources are used as effectively as possible.
Families are asked to fill out a form for each child, choosing to either sign up for a bus seat or notify the board if they plan to arrange their own transportation. This process helps the board manage its five transportation zones, which provide service to students throughout Muskoka, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and the County of Haliburton.
At schools like Bracebridge Public School, which serves about 400 students, local officials use these estimates to keep the bus system running smoothly. Students generally qualify for bus service if they live more than 1.6 kilometres away for elementary school or 3.2 kilometres away for secondary school.
By providing this information early, the school board can finalize bus routes before the new school year begins in September. For more information or assistance with the online portal, residents can contact the Trillium Lakelands District School Board directly.
