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Westfield Technical Academy Transportation Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my child’s bus stop be?
Bus stops are assigned based on the in-district addresses identified on the transportation form. The A.M. bus stop does not have to be the same as the P.M. bus stop, but each bus stop must remain the same Monday through Friday.
For divorced parents, both living within the boundaries of the school district and having joint legal custody of their children, please contact the Transportation Department for information on making whole year, alternative arrangements.
Will my child have a bus transfer?
WTA students do have transfers that take place at IBS in the morning and Southwick Regional School in the afternoon.
Can my child go to Interstate Building Supply for morning pickup?
Westfield Technical Academy students may choose to go to Interstate Building Supply (IBS) at 635 College Highway, Southwick, MA for their morning pickup at 6:45 a.m. If you choose this option, you must identify it on the transportation form.
For the safety of all students, please follow the below procedures for morning pickup at IBS:
- Parent parking is only in the parking spaces facing College Hwy.
- Parents must be in place and parked prior to the arrival of the buses.
- Buses arrive at 6:45 a.m.
- Students must remain in their cars until the buses are parked, the red school bus lights have been activated and the driver has motioned students to approach the bus.
- Students must approach the front of the buses (not walking up from behind the bus).
What if school is running on an alternative schedule?
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Half-Days for WTA or STGRSD
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Transportation will follow the half-day schedule.
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STGRSD Schools closed
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No transportation. The Transportation Department is also closed, even if WTA is open.
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Westfield Schools Closed
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No transportation.
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STGRSD has a 2-hour delay
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Transportation will run on a two-hour delay schedule.
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STGRSD open at regular time but Westfield Schools have 2-hour delay
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3-HOUR DELAY FOR WTA STUDENTS
For example, the WTA bus is at IBS for 9:45 a.m.
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When will I receive bus assignment information for the school year?
Students who complete and return the transportation form will receive information about their assigned route in August.
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District’s transportation provider, LPVEC, at 413-789-3291.