Transportation Services

Transportation Services Overview

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District's Transportation Services Department is dedicated to supporting the educational programs of the District by safely transporting students to and from school and school related events economically, efficiently and on time.

Forms

Transportation Request Form for Athletic or Extra Curricular Activities

Transportation Change Request Form for Parents

Parents, please send the Change Request Form or Complaint Form to the Transportation Office by one of the methods below:

Email a copy of the form to: smizla@bwschools.net and cgoettmann@bwschools.net.
Fax a copy of the form to 412-885-7599.
Send the form with your child to his or her school's main office and the form will be forwarded to Transportation Services

Rules and Regulations for Bus Riders

Certain rules and regulations have been established for students who are transported to and from school on Baldwin-Whitehall buses and vans. These rules are for the safety of the students who ride the buses.

All residents should become familiar with these rules. Parents of young children should review the rules with them. Violations of these rules and regulations can result in loss of riding privileges.

Prior to Loading (at the bus stop and at school)

Be on time at the designated bus stop. Do not arrive more than ten minutes prior to the scheduled time.
Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus. Riders must conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting for the bus.
Respect the property of the homeowner at the bus stop. Do not damage hedges, grass, retaining walls. Do not litter.
Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to board the bus.
Do not cross the road until all traffic has come to a complete stop. Check both ways.
Do not push or shove while boarding the bus.

While on the Bus

Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times.
Do not litter on the bus. Eating and drinking on the bus is prohibited.
No smoking on the bus.
Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion can divert the driver's attention and can result in a serious accident.
Do not damage the bus in any way. Offenders are responsible for payment for damage to seats, windows, etc.
Never tamper with the bus or any of the equipment on the bus.
Take care not to leave lunches, books, or other articles on the bus.
Keep books, packages, coats, and other objects out of the aisles; they must fit under the seat.
Do not throw anything out of bus windows.
Do not leave the seat while the bus is in motion.
Horseplay or rowdiness is not permitted on the bus.
In the event of an emergency, stay on the bus and follow the directions of the driver.

After Leaving the Bus

Be cautious that book bags, long coats, drawstrings do not get caught on doors when getting off of the bus.
When crossing the road, look to be certain that all traffic has stopped in both directions. Cross at least ten feet in front of the bus.
Driver will not discharge riders at places other than the regular bus stop or at school unless authorized by a school official.

Audio/Video Monitoring Policy

Staff

Edward Dini

Titles: Transportation Manager

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 412-885-7595

Colleen Goettmann

Titles: Secretary

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 412-885-7595

Nicholas Macurak

Titles: Assistant Transportation Manager

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 412-885-7595

Sue Mizla

Titles: Secretary

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 412-885-7595

My Ride K-12 App

Transportation letters will be shared with families later in August.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District will use My Ride K-12 to provide families with secure, real-time transportation information.

My Ride K-12 replaces MyStop and gives parents and guardians convenient access to their student's transportation details from a computer or mobile device.

With My Ride K-12, families can:

View their student's assigned bus route and bus number.
See scheduled bus stop locations and pick-up/drop-off times.
Receive notifications about bus delays, route changes, and other transportation updates.
Securely access transportation information through the mobile app or website.

We encourage all families to create an account before the first day of school so they can receive important transportation information as soon as it becomes available.

Getting Started

Using the Mobile App

Download the My Ride K-12 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Open the app and create an account using your email address.
Confirm your registration through the email you receive.
Sign in and search for Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
Add your student using the requested information. You will need your student's school ID number.
View your student's transportation information and choose to share access with another registered user, if desired.
Keep notifications enabled to receive important transportation updates.

Using the Website

Visit the My Ride K-12 parent portal using Chrome or Firefox.
Create an account if you are a new user.
Confirm your registration through the verification email.
Sign in, add your student, and view transportation information.

First Student Bus Riders: App Information

If your student rides a First Student bus, designated by the FS prefix on their bus number, found in Skyward, you can use the FirstView 1.0 app to track your child in real time. Directions to create an account are below.

Please contact the bus garage for the district's code to access the app.

Download the FirstView 1.0 app by clicking here.

FirstView 1.0 App Account Directions

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