• 2026-2027 Route Information
• Bus Trial Runs for Early Childhood and Kindergarten
• When Buses Are Late
• Who to Call With Urgent Questions
• Bus Tracking App
• Eligibility and Fees
• Safety Hazard Zones
• When There is a Bus Accident
• FirstAlt Information
• Transportation Concern Form
• Transportation FAQ

Bus route and stop information for the 2026-2027 school year is now available in Infinite Campus. Families of students who ride the bus can log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view their student’s transportation details.

1. Log in to Infinite Campus
2. In the left-hand menu, select More, then select Transportation
3. View the 2026-2027 bus information for your student(s)

Families whose children receive transportation through FirstAlt will not find their transportation information in Infinite Campus. FirstAlt will contact those families directly with the driver’s name and other important transportation details. Families may also contact FirstAlt directly at 833-200-6808.

• Access Infinite Campus
• Infinite Campus Access and Password Help

The kindergarten bus trial run will take place Monday, August 10, and the early childhood bus trial run will take place Tuesday, August 11. Families will have access to their transportation assignments before the trial runs.

A participating student and family member may ride the assigned route to the school and back. Siblings are also welcome. Trial runs will follow the student’s Monday transportation schedule, and families must remain on the bus while it is parked at the school. The full trip may take one to two hours.

Additional information will be shared with participating families before the trial runs.

Please expect delays during the first two weeks of school as drivers, students and families adjust to their routes.

Families can use the FirstView app (see information below) to view live vehicle locations and estimated arrival times. Official district messages regarding significant transportation delays will continue to be sent through ParentSquare.

If a bus or van is more than 10 minutes late, contact the District Transportation Office at 224-765-3011. Families using FirstAlt may call FirstAlt directly at 833-200-6808 for urgent assistance.

• District Transportation Office (224-765-3011): Call here for any time-sensitive questions about bus service, including late buses, driver concerns, or general bus operations. The office can also help with changing a bus stop, checking transportation eligibility, school boundaries, and district transportation policies and procedures.
• FirstAlt (833-200-6808): Families of students who use FirstAlt should call this number directly for urgent needs.

Frequently Asked Transportation Questions

In partnership with our transportation providers, First Student and FirstAlt, North Shore School District 112 offers FirstView, a transportation tracking app for families.

FirstView allows parents and guardians to see live bus tracking, view estimated stop and arrival times, and receive customizable alerts and notifications. Official communication about transportation delays will continue to be shared through ParentSquare.

Learn more about FirstView

Free transportation is provided for K-8 students who:

• Live 1.5 miles or more from their assigned school, or
• Live less than 1.5 miles from school but walking is considered a serious safety hazard, as determined by the Illinois Department of Transportation (you can find the approved safety hazard zones for the 2025-2026 school year in the "Safety Hazard Zone" section below)

Students not eligible for free transportation:

• May be allowed to ride the bus if there is an available route and open space
• Need to contact the Transportation Office to confirm availability
• Would pay a $495 transportation fee for the school year if approved

Early Childhood
All Early Childhood students, regardless of their location, are eligible for free bus transportation.

Bus routes are created based on the student’s home address, unless an alternate location has been received no later than July 1.

Transportation Request Forms:

• Request Form (English)
• Request Form (Spanish)

Note: If the pickup and drop-off location is the student's home address, there is no need to submit a transportation form.

Any transportation request for a pickup and/or drop off location different than the home address for the following school year must be received no later than July 1. In order to maintain continuity, bus routes may not be altered during the first two weeks of the school year. If no request is received, the student’s home address will be used to establish the route.

IDOT requires the NSSD112 Board to annually approve Serious Safety Hazard Zones.

If you have questions regarding safety hazard zones, please contact the transportation office at 224-765-3011.

The Serious Safety Hazard Zones were approved by the Board of Education in May 2026.

View the Safety Hazard Zones

In accordance with 625 ILCS 5/11-208.9, the district's school buses that operate within the City of Highland Park are equipped with an automated traffic law enforcement system.

All school bus accidents must be reported immediately. This includes non-collision type accidents that result in any damage to the bus, injury to the bus driver, or passengers. In case of a bus accident, the driver has been instructed to contact dispatch and the Police Department as quickly as possible. The top consideration is the safety and well-being of all students. The Transportation Office is notified by the driver/contractor as soon as possible. The Superintendent of Schools, School Principal(s), and parents will be notified of the accident through the district's communication system. A designated district staff member will be present at the site to assist, answer, or refer all inquiries, and investigate the accident. If there are no injuries, the students will remain on the bus until the Police have finished the investigation process and authorized students to be released to parents, or the bus can continue its route. During the investigation process at the site, parents will be contacted to keep them informed and ask them if they prefer to pick up their own student(s).

FirstAlt, in partnership with First Student, provides both traditional school bus service and alternative transportation options to meet the varied needs of students. This includes customized routes for students with special needs, transportation for out-of-district placements, and solutions for areas that are harder to serve. The program also uses technology to help families and districts track trips in real time and maintain high safety standards.

• FirstAlt Frequently Asked Questions (English)
• FirstAlt Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)

Below is a resource to support drivers with FirstAlt training. It includes key expectations, safety procedures and requirements to ensure consistency and readiness.

FirstAlt Safety Training

For non-urgent but still important concerns, families can use our new transportation concern form to notify the district. This form helps ensure we follow up on all issues and maintain a clear chain of communication. It will be monitored regularly.

Transportation Concern Form

Below you can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding District 112 transportation