From the NPS Transportation Office –
Bus Registration for Bigelow families will begin Monday, June 8th. As noted below, NO PAYMENT is due at this time. Please log in HERE and follow the prompts in the registration system.
Please log in HERE and follow the prompts in the registration system. If you have questions please contact us at transportation@newton.k12.ma.
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Dear Bigelow families,
As many of you know, the Newton Public School district is moving to online registration for bus transportation. We realize this is an incredibly complex and difficult time to be thinking about the fall given the uncertainty of school operations. Please know that transportation is a significant area of discussion within our operations planning committee and they are working to plan for multiple scenarios.
However, given the pandemic, it is more important than ever that we have a complete understanding of the number of students planning to take the bus in the fall. In addition, given the need for less contact and more social distancing, online registration is essential for the safety of our families and our NPS staff.
To that end, we are asking families to register for the bus earlier than they have done so in the past. Registration now will help us to assess transportation needs for the upcoming school year and what is possible if school schedules should change. However, because of the uncertainty surrounding the re-opening of schools, we will NOT be collecting any payment for bus registration at this time. When we have more certainty about the opening of school, we will provide payment information, including invoices, payment plan options and financial aid.
Because this system is new, we are starting online registration with Bigelow families only. Your participation in the registration process will help us to determine if we have built a system that is user-friendly and efficient for families. It will also help us to identify any issues that should be resolved before we roll out registration to the entire district.
Please log in HERE and follow the prompts in the registration system. Please log in HERE and follow the prompts in the registration system. If you have questions please contact us at transportation@newton.k12.ma.
We look forward to your feedback and thank you for your help in planning our transportation needs for the 2020-21 school year.
Sincerely,
Liam Hurley, Assistant Superintendent/Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Regina Moody, Transportation Director