Event date: Tuesday, September 1st 2026
Event date: Tuesday, September 1st 2026
The First Rider Program is open to both bused students and walkers. This valuable program includes a short video, a question-answer period, and a short bus ride. These sessions are scheduled for 9, 10 and 11am, and are approximately 45 minutes in length.
Online Registration opens June 1, 2026 and closes Aug 26th, 2026
The First Rider Program is open to both bused students and walkers. This valuable program includes a short video, a question-answer period, and a short bus ride. These sessions are scheduled for 9, 10 and 11am, and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Online Registration opens June 1, 2026 and closes Aug 26th, 2026
Online Registration link coming soon!
Online Registration opens June 1, 2026 and closes Aug 26th, 2026
Online Registration opens June 1, 2026 and closes Aug 26th, 2026
First Time Rider program sites are listed below:
| School - Address | Host |
|---|---|
| Minto Clifford PS - 5804 Highway 89, Harriston | Cook Bus Lines |
| Elora PS - 288 Mills St E, Elora | First Student Inc. |
| St. Joseph CS Fergus - 150 Strathallan St, Fergus | First Student Inc. |
| Sacred Heart CS - 5146 Wellington Rd 27, Rockwood | Dennys Bus Lines |
| Centennial Hylands ES- 20 School Rd, Shelburne | Attridge Transportation Inc. |
| Laurelwoods ES- 374027 6th Line, Amaranth | Attridge Transportation Inc. |
| Ken Danby PS - 525 Grange Rd, Guelph | Switzer Carty Transportation |
| St. Ignatius CS - 251 Colonial Dr, Guelph | Switzer Carty Transportation |
| St Peter CS (Guelph) - 150 Westwood Rd, Guelph | Switzer Carty Transportation |
Opting Out of Transportation: If your child is eligible for bus transportation but will not be riding the bus this fall, please complete our online opt-out form. If you change your mind during the school year, simply call STWDSTS at 519-824-4119, and our team will be happy to help
