Bus Transportation
Information about bus routes is available at the time of registration or at any time upon request. HCS operates more than 300 buses each day, most of which complete double routes for morning and afternoon runs. Buses are purchased and allocated by the State based upon rider occupancy. A handful of buses are owned by the District and serve as activity buses and run special routes to get students from all over the county to programs at centralized locations.
Responsible student behavior is extremely important on the bus so that bus drivers are able to maintain focus on highway safety. Video surveillance is used on buses to monitor student behavior and may be used as evidence during disciplinary proceedings. Bus transportation is a privilege that can be suspended if a student's behavior creates an unsafe condition on the bus. To help us operate our bus fleet in an efficient manner, here are a few things you should know:
- Four and five year-old students must wear a bus tag giving his or her name, school, and address of the bus stop. This helps to ensure that our youngest students get on the right bus and get off at the right stop.
- Four and five year-old students must be met at the bus stop by someone providing supervision or have a signed letter on file at the attendance area bus office stating who will be responsible for supervising the student after he/she has been dropped-off at the bus stop. The letter requires the signature of the parent and the school principal. Without the presence of someone to provide supervision, or a letter regarding responsibility, unsupervised students will be returned to their school and parents will be notified.
- Students who live within one and one-half miles of their school may be provided bus transportation if they have hazardous walking conditions. Also, bus stops are spaced at least two-tenths of one mile apart unless deemed hazardous by the District transportation staff. In either of these situations, District staff will determine safe points for bus stops.
- Students living less than three-tenths of one mile from a main road must meet the bus at an established safe point.
- Students should arrive at their bus stop ten minutes early. Be ready to board the bus to avoid delays or missing the bus altogether.
If you have questions or concerns about the bus route, pick-up time, or other safety issues call the Transportation Supervisor in your local attendance area.
Aynor Attendance Area: 488-7125
Carolina Forest Attendance Area: 236-0705
Conway Attendance Area: 488-6094
Green Sea Floyds Attendance Area: 392-3134
Loris Attendance Area: 390-6822
Myrtle Beach Attendance Area: 445-2041
North Myrtle Beach Attendance Area: 399-8575
Socastee /St. James Attendance Area: 293-6941
Special Needs: 488-6956