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Transportation

 

 Magnet Transportation System

The Onslow County School System will utilize a hub transportation system to provide bussing for students attending the two magnet schools.  Students residing within the protected corridor who do not live within the specified no-transportation zone will be provided bus transportation from Clyde Erwin Elementary to New Bridge Middle, and from New Bridge Middle to Clyde Erwin Elementary.  Students living within the protected corridor who opt out to attend the district's pre-selected school sites will not be provided transportation and must apply for out-of-district placement.  Students living outside the protected corridor who are admitted through the lottery process may utilize the hub transportation system. 

Guidelines

  • No regular bus transportation will be provided to the identified magnet hubs.  Parents are expected to transport students to the specified hubs.  The school system will provide transportation to the magnet schools directly from the identified hubs.
  • Community hubs have been established at Dixon High School, Southwest Middle, Swansboro Middle, Heritage Elementary, Northwoods Park Middle, Jacksonville Commons Middle, New Bridge Middle, Clyde Erwin Elementary, and Hunters Creek Middle.

The following process will be utilized to govern the hubs:

  • Supervision will be provided 15 to 30 minutes before the bus leaves for the morning route and 15 to 30 minutes after the bus arrives following the afternoon route.  While at the hub sites, students are to board and remain on the bus.
  • Students must not be dropped off prior to 30 minutes before the specified bus departure time in the morning and must be picked up by an authorized adult no later than 30 minutes after the afternoon bus arrives. (This time may vary depending on the specific arrival and departure time of each hub stop.) Check with the bus driver for specific times.
  • Students will be returned to New Bridge Middle if not picked up within the 30 minute timeframe.

Infractions of magnet hub transportation guidelines will result in the following consequences:

  • 1st infraction - Warning/bus infraction form to parents
  • 2nd infraction  - Bus infraction form to parents/Administrative consequence
  • 3rd infraction - Administrative consequence
  • Aggressive behavior, fighting or other reportable offenses on the bus may result in ISS or OSS.
  • In addition, all Onslow County Schools transportation guidelines apply to the hub transportation system.  The Onslow County School System will evaluate magnet hub transportation systems each year to ensure effective and efficient operations.  

 

ALL Transportation Changes Must Be Made in Writing

For Safety Reasons...,

 

For the safety and well-being of our students, pick-up from school or any after school activity by ride share services such as Taxi, Uber, Lyft, or similar providers is strictly prohibited. 

All students requesting to ride home, walk home or ride the bus with another student after school must have a note from BOTH families giving permission. These must be approved by the administration.

This includes:

  • After-School Clubs
  • Sporting event/practice
  • Dances
  • Any School Sponsored Events

*If buses are overcrowded on the specific day, the request will not be approved. If this happens, parents will be contacted for pick-up.

*For Safety purposes, Parents may be contacted for verification.

 

 

Transportation Guidelines for After School Athletics and Club Activities :

•        For safety reasons, all parents and guardians must formally sign out their athlete when departing from away games. Please note that failure to adhere to this procedure may result in the athlete being ineligible to participate in the following game. 

•        If a student is to be picked up by an individual other than their parent or legal guardian, a handwritten note from the parent or guardian must be submitted to the coach prior to the student's departure from the NBMS campus on the day of the game or activity. 

•        We kindly request that you demonstrate respect for our coaches and staff by ensuring the timely pickup of your student athlete. For your convenience, Boys and Girls Club afterschool care is available in the school cafeteria if you need supervision until you can get to campus. Please note, there is a fee for this service.

•        In consideration of safety protocols, student athletes are not permitted to walk home following practice or games.

•        For the safety and well-being of our students, pick-up from school or any after school activity by ride share services such as Taxi, Uber, Lyft, or similar providers is strictly prohibited.