Childcare Provider Information:
To support families with childcare needs, parents/guardians may request an alternate bus stop for their child(ren) within their school’s attendance area (same stop all 5 days).
Please note: In order to honor the first day of school requests, the request must be submitted by July 15th to the Transportation Dept.
For Mentor Public Schools families:
To request childcare transportation OR if your child needs to be picked up or dropped off at a location other than their home, you must request this change through the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus.
Log in to Parent Portal
Click on "More" on the right hand side
Child Care Provider Transportation will be listed
Click "Start" and fill out information
For Parochial School families:
If your student requires pick-up or drop-off at a location other than home, please reach out to the Transportation Department at [email protected] or 440-974-5260.
Miscellaneous:
For public daycare pick-up and drop-off, the location must be on our approved childcare facilities list. Please note that the pick-up and drop-off locations must remain consistent throughout the week.
Requests for alternate bus stops for childcare purposes must be submitted in writing at least ten (10) working days before the requested start date and will require approval from the Director of Safety and Transportation.
Opt-In Required for Transportation for Incoming 11th and 12th Graders:
Dear Parents and Guardians of Incoming 11th and 12th Grade Students,
Students entering 11th and 12th grade will NOT be automatically routed for bus transportation for next school year. If your child will require school bus service next year, you must OPT IN by completing the Annual Update in Infinite Campus .
Action Required:
- Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- Complete the Annual Update and indicate your transportation needs.
- The deadline to opt in for transportation is May 31, 2026.
Students who do not opt in by this date will not be assigned to a bus route for the upcoming school year.
If you have any questions regarding busing for next year, please contact the Transportation Department [email protected] or at 440-974-5260.