Busing and Transportation

Welcome to the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Transportation department. It is EIPS' policy to transport eligible Kindergarten (ECS) to Grade 12 students who require transportation to and from the school they have been designated or directed to attend. Exceptions may be granted to service students who attend Special Education programs outside of their local school or who have medical conditions or disabilities that severely limit walking. Whatever the circumstances, safety, reliability and efficiency are always our guiding principles when making transportation plans and decisions.

If you have recently moved to Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, the Counties of Strathcona and Lamont, or the western portion of the County of Minburn, and are uncertain about the bus routes, bus pick-up locations or times, our Transportation department can help.

Student Busing and Transportation Inquiries

Due to the volume of calls to our department, all requests must come through an Online Service Desk Request. This includes a busing schedule change, a new request for busing, an inquiry about bus pass replacements or for general inquiries.

For a quicker response, please ensure you submit a request via our online service desk

Student Transportation Office Hours

Summer Hours:

July 1 to August 16

Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

After August 16:

Open Monday to Friday
School days             7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Non-school days     8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Closed on all statutory holidays

Find your child's designated school
You can determine your child's designated school using the online tool available through our website.

Phone: (780) 417-8151
Toll free: 1-800-905-3477