Transportation

Pueblo Pintado Community School provides residential and day student transportation to ensure all students can attend school safely and on time.  Please carefully review this important information about bus routes, schedules, safety rules, and procedures to help us maintain a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone in our school community.

Bus Service Overview

Residential Students:

• Bus routes include Ojo Encino, Duran, Apache Corner, Tinian, Benistaja, Torreon, Torreon Mission, and Seven (J).
• The residential staff will arrange transportation on Sunday or Monday morning to bring students back to school. The school bus will also run on Friday afternoon to take students home.

Day Students:

• Bus routes include Pintado (South, East, North, West), Pipeline, Whitehorse (North, East, South, West), Hospah and Sandspring.
• Morning bus schedules vary:
  • Whitehorse, Hospah, Sandspring: Buses leave school grounds at 5:30 a.m. (Monday - Friday).
  • Pueblo Pintado Community School Area and Starlake: Buses leave school grounds at 6:15 a.m. (Monday - Friday).

Note: Bus schedules may be adjusted during the first month of school due to new student enrollments and route changes.

Riding the School Bus

Riding the school bus is a privilege, and all students are expected to follow the rules to ensure everyone's safety. Below are the key rules for maintaining bus-riding privileges:

• Be on Time: Arrive at your assigned bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. The bus will wait only three minutes before moving to the next stop.
• Respect Others: Always show respect to fellow students and the bus driver.
• Remain Seated: Stay seated during the ride. Keep the aisle and exits clear.
• Be Courteous: Avoid using foul language or making obscene gestures.
• Safety First: Keep all body parts inside the bus, and do not distract the driver.
• No Food or Drinks: Eating and drinking are not allowed on the bus.
• Prohibited Items: Tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited. If a driver suspects a student is under the influence, they will report the incident immediately.
• Avoid Damaging the Bus: Students and their families are responsible for any damage caused to the bus.

Bus Change Requests

If a student needs to ride a different bus temporarily, a parent or guardian must request a temporary bus pass.

To request a pass:

1. Contact the School: Call Pueblo Pintado Community School by 11:00 a.m. on the same day.
2. Submit a Note: Students must bring a note signed by their parent or guardian to give to the bus driver before boarding. For safety reasons, please follow up with the school to see if the driver or administration got the note by calling the school.

Transportation Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather

In case of bad weather, the school may decide to delay or cancel the start of school entirely. Decisions will be made by 5:30 a.m. and communicated via local radio and TV stations and automated messages through Remind and Everbridge.

• Delayed Start: Buses will run two hours later than usual if school is delayed.
• School Closure: Bus service will be canceled for the day if school is closed.

Contact Information

For questions or updates regarding transportation services, please contact:

• School Office: 505-655-3341
• Dorm Office: 505-655-3340

We encourage all parents and guardians to stay informed about any changes or updates to our transportation services to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. Thank you for your cooperation.