Bus Registration

Register by June 30 for early-bird pricing and guaranteed first-day busing!* Detailed eligibility information found here.

*For students who qualify for transportation services

Before You Begin

Transportation applications are completed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

• New to Black Gold School Division?
  You must first register your child with their school and receive access to your PowerSchool Parent Portal through your child's school before you can apply for transportation.
• Registered during the summer break?
  If you register your child with Black Gold Schools while schools are closed for the summer, PowerSchool access will not be provided until school staff return and have processed your registration. Please contact your child's school regarding registration status and PowerSchool access.
• Have access to PowerSchool but do not see a transportation application?
  Please contact Transportation at transportation@blackgold.ca for assistance.
• Other Questions?
  Many common questions are answered in our Transportation FAQs, including questions about eligibility and fees.

Once you have access to PowerSchool and can see a transportation application, follow the steps below to register.

Registration

• Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal.
• Click 'Student Fees and Forms' in the left menu.
• Select your student’s name.
• Click to open the Transportation Application form.
• Complete the application.
• Choose a payment option (see payment options below).
• Go to your shopping cart and complete payment.

⚠️ Important: If payment is not completed, your transportation application has not been submitted.

Payment Options

You must select a payment option before submitting your application.

• Pay 50% now (minimum required to apply)
• Pay 100% in full
• Choose a monthly payment plan (only available if your total fee is over $150)

💳 Need help with payment?

Visit Bus Fees & Payment for fee amounts, payment options, payment plan details, and payment instructions.

After Registration

Set Up Your Bus Planner Parent Portal

• Visit Bus Planner and add your child using their Student ID from PowerSchool.
• Need help getting started? Visit Bus Stop Information for step-by-step Bus Planner instructions.

Check Bus Planner Regularly

• 🗓️ Please note: Transportation assignments for the upcoming school year will begin appearing in Bus Planner in early August.
• Registered by June 30?
  Your child's transportation will be assigned for the start of the school year. Transportation information will begin appearing in Bus Planner as registrations are processed and routes are finalized.
• Registered after June 30?
  Transportation may not be available for the first day of school. Please continue checking Bus Planner regularly, as applications and assignments are processed throughout August and into September.

Download the Bus Status 4 App

• Visit Bus Delays and Cancellations for information about the Bus Status 4 app, including download links and setup instructions.
• Once your child's bus has been assigned:
  ⭐ Star your child's bus route
  🔔 Enable notifications

Bus Pass Information

Visit "Bus Pass Information" for details about bus pass distribution, replacement passes, and pass requirements.

Have questions? Start with our FAQs — it’s the quickest way to find answers!
🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Mon-Fri
🕒 Summer Hours from July 7 to August 15: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 12:45 PM – 4:30 PM, closed on Fridays.

Need further assistance or have an urgent concern? Visit our Contact Us! page for the best way to reach the Transportation team.