Bus Routes

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Bus Route Information

PLEASE CHECK SITE FREQUENTLY

• Bus Routes for 2026-2027 are expected to be posted by Friday, August 21, 2026.
  • Last Updated 8/31/26 – NOTE:  At this point, drivers are running trial runs of their routes and we cannot guarantee changes that are NOT reflected in the posted routes dated 8/31/26 will get implemented for Wednesday, September 2 or Thursday September 3.  New change requests, if approved, will go into effect Tuesday, September 7.  Please plan accordingly.
• The ZONAR app should be accessible August 26-28.
• Van drivers will be notifying families of their approximate pick-up and drop-off times no later than Friday, August 28

If you have any questions or concerns, email Nyomi Hatch, Transportation Coordinator, at nhatch@tewksbury.k12.ma.us 

ZONAR MyView app FLYER (click here) and INFORMATION (click here)

ZONAR CODE FOR TEWKSBURY IS STA9559

Below are some FAQ’s for your information:

• Do I have to sign up for the bus?
  • NO, the Tewksbury Public Schools plans for ALL eligible riders to participate in Bus Service.  Routes will be adjusted for parent drop-offs as the year unfolds.
• Are there assigned seats this year?
  • YES and NO, students from the Sixth Grade and below will have assigned seats in the interest of enhanced student safety.  Seventh Grade and above will have the opportunity to choose seats, however, drivers and school personnel do have the authority to assign seats.
• How do I know my child is assigned to a bus?
  • ASPEN will be updated with each student’s AM and PM BUS Code. This code includes the Bus Number that has been assigned to your student. If this information is incorrect, please email your child’s school.
• How do I know when my child’s bus will pick up and drop off?
  • Bus Routes are published here and include APPROXIMATE pick up and drop off times for ALL Bus Routes. Please note that these are ONLY ESTIMATES and cannot possibly account for unforeseen traffic issues, student attendance issues, loading or unloading issues, etc.  Also be aware that the entire transportation system starts off slowly, in the interest of student safety.  Drivers take their time when the routes are new and at the schools, loading procedures initially take time to ensure all students are accounted for prior to buses departing.  Please expect delays for the first few days, and service will undoubtedly improve and become more consistent over time.  In the morning, It is suggested that your student is at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the stated time.   We appreciate your patience.
• Why does the High School only show AM routes?
  • Our High School bus routes tend to be very fluid, due to constantly changing ridership because of extracurricular activities, after work employment and/or other responsibilities, etc.  Therefore, we allow our drivers to determine the most efficient route at the end of the day based on the riders on a given day.  Further, the drop off times are generally provided as a guide for parents who are required to meet the Bus at the Bus Stop at the end of the day.  There is no such requirement for High School students and most navigate their way home from the Bus Stop independently.