Scan this QR Code to complete the form to register your child for bus transportation
Required for all students July 22, 2025
We are excited to start a new school year in the most productive and effective way possible with our ONLINE student bus registration form. All families are required to fill out this form, whether they ride the bus or not, by July 22, 2025.
The Coxsackie-Athens School District has a new bell schedule for 2025-2026(See Below). The new bell schedule comes with some changes and challenges in the transportation department especially with the elimination of buses due to this year's budget cuts.
Please indicate your child’s general transportation needs for the start of the school year. DO NOT request transportation if it is not needed, as this data will be used to create efficient bus routes. Please note that the District has a 1.5 mile walk zone for the Villages of Coxsackie and Athens
Students who do not select bus transportation on this form (for the beginning of the school year) can always resume bus transportation any time during the school year by emailing [email protected]. Most bus route assignments will be made within 48 hours of the request.
If you would prefer a paper copy of the form, please pick one up in any of the school offices and submit by mail, email, or fax to the transportation office. Your help in creating a more efficient transportation service is greatly appreciated.
Bell schedule for 25-26..
Coxsackie Elementary School
Start Time: 8:07 AM
Dismissal: 2:25 PM
Coxsackie-Athens Middle and High Schools
Start Time: 8:07 AM
Dismissal: 2:25 PM (students in good standing may leave at this time)
Final Dismissal (after Office Hours): 3:09 PM
E.J. Arthur Elementary School
Start Time: 8:20 AM
Dismissal: 2:40 PM
*These times might vary a few minutes either way as we adjust schedules over the next few weeks.
TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION FORM
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I’m having trouble scanning the QR Code to fill out the form?
No problem! Visit our website to fill out the form, or pick up a paper copy in the main offices of any building. https://www.cacsd.org/transportation
What is the District doing about the nationwide bus driver shortage?
First Student is actively recruiting new drivers and working on retention efforts. Additionally, we’re continuously analyzing our internal route data to provide more effective Transportation. If you are interested in becoming a school bus driver contact 518-992-4829.
How can I help the transportation office?
If you intend to start, or continue, transporting your child, please let us know so we can plan our routes effectively. Complete the mandatory Student Bus Registration form as soon as possible.
What if I DON’T request transportation for the start of the school year, but find out later in the year my child needs transportation?
Students who do not choose bus transportation for the beginning of the year can always resume transportation at any point during the school year. Most bus route assignments will be made within 48 hours of the request. Please email [email protected] if your transportation needs change.
What if I DO request transportation for the start of the school year but my child doesn’t end up riding the bus?
We kindly ask that you let us know if your transportation needs change. If a student does not ride the bus for 14 days or more, the Transportation Department will reach out to the family to see if transportation is still needed.
Is the Student Bus Registration Form mandatory even if my child doesn’t ride the bus?
Yes, each year all families must notify the district of their child’s transportation needs for the new school year by completing the electronic form. If you’d prefer a paper form, you can pick one up in the main office.
What if my child needs to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate location?
While all requests will be reviewed and investigated, NYS Education Law states that changes may not be based upon the “personal challenges facing individual parents.” Stops cannot be changed for these reasons.
If you plan to request an alternate location for your child, please note:
● Requests must be submitted annually by August 1, or as soon as possible, if family circumstances change during the school year.
No changes will be implemented from August 25 through the fourth Monday of September.
● The request must be renewed every school year and/or whenever there is a change in arrangements. Transportation assignments will be made as quickly as possible (within 48 hours of confirmation of the requested bus stop location.)
● We provide bus transportation for all registered students to one childcare provider who resides within the district.
Thank you,
Transportation Department
(518) 731-1732 Fax: 518-731-1733 Email: [email protected]
Theodore E Nugent, NYCDT,SBDI
Director of Transportation