Bus Routes
The Northville Public Schools (NPS) have partnered with Durham School Services to provide bus transportation for resident students attending district schools and programs.
Durham School Services is pleased to have the opportunity to serve and partner with NPS. Durham School Services has a strong record of success and decades of experience in pupil transportation. We are confident we will provide exceptional service to NPS. We will remain continually focused on delivering our service promise: Getting kids to school safe, on time and ready to learn . . . every day.
Parents will be able to locate their student's transportation information in MiStar ParentConnection.
Bus Program Overview
Bus transportation for resident students of the District attending the Northville Public Schools will be provided to those living within distances from school as described below:
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All students in grades K-5 who live outside of one mile from their assigned school will be transported.
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Middle & High School students who live outside of one and one half mile from their assigned school will be transported. (Note: please see the FAQ document for safety-related exceptions).
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Handicapped student transportation will be provided in accordance with General School Laws.
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Transportation is not provided for students who elect to attend a school building outside of their assigned attendance area.
Please note that bus stop locations and times are subject to minor revisions after the start of the school year, since bus loads and routes are frequently adjusted.
Transportation Department
504 West 8 Mile Road
Northville, MI 48167
Main Phone: (248) 465-2070
Ed Gallagher
General Manager, Durham School Services
(248) 465-2073
egallagher@durhamschoolservices.com
Dave Knox
Durham Safety Supervisor
(248) 465-2074
KnoxDa@northvilleschools.org
Jamie Coleman
Durham Dispatch Supervisor
(248) 465-2072
Colemanja@northvilleschools.org
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Bus Zone
Durham School Services has partnered the BusZone, a parent application available on mobile app or web browser. This app allows families to track the student's bus in real time.
App Store (iOS) Google Play (Android)
School Access Code: 4076NPS
Getting Started with BusZone
To use the BusZone App, you will need your student's run number and student ID number. These can be found on MiStar ParentConnection. For each student, locate each of these.
- Student ID = Local ID on the Demographics tab
- Run = Under the Transportation tab, look for "Run" (not route)
Setting up the App
- Download the BusZone App
- Enter the School Access Code: 4076NPS
- Search for Your Student's Route by entering the bus run number(s) your child rides throughout the week.
Important Note: When BusZone asks for a Route number, enter the Run number from your MiStar Parent Portal. The app refers to this as "Route," but it is actually the "Run" number you'll find in MiStar. - Enter Your Child's Student ID
- Set Alert Zones
- Create custom zones around pick-up and drop-off locations like your home, school, or daycare.
- Enable Notifications: Get real-time notifications via email or text when your child's bus enters your alert zone.
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Parent Concerns
Should you have a question or concern about your bus route, please complete the Parent Question and Concerns Form. All requests will be reviewed initially by the Durham School Services Customer Service Team, and will consult the District administration as appropriate, to determine if any changes will be made. You will be notified by the Durham Customer Service Team when your request has been reviewed and a determination made. Please continue to use the assigned bus stop while your request is in process.