IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Week of Monday, February 23 - February 27, 2026

Due to driver absences and scheduled athletic events during our Track and Field Season, some bus routes will be impacted this week. Please review the information below carefully. Locate your child’s assigned bus number (bolded) and note the specific days and route adjustments that apply. As always, please check this page regularly for weekly transportation updates. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at transportation@somersetcollegeprep.org or by phone at 772-343-7028, ext. 15 or by asking to speak with Transportation, room 248

Buses and/or Routes affected this week include: 1703 (Mr. Chaney), 2013 (Ms. Shaphin), 2014 (Mr. Omar), 2617 (Mr. Tim) and 2618 (Mr. Cash)

MONDAY – 2/23/26

Bus 2013 – Morning & Afternoon - Driver Substitution

The bus will operate at its regular scheduled times and be driven by Ms. Irene.

Bus 2617 – Afternoon Only - Bus Change

Students who ride bus 2617 will board BUS 1703 at dismissal, it will run its regularly scheduled time, with Mr. Tim at the wheel.

Bus 1703 – Afternoon Only - Late Bus

Students who ride bus 1703 will be picked up from SCPA at 5:00 PM and transported to their regular stops on Bus 2216 (Ms. Pat)

TUESDAY – 2/24/26

Bus 1703 – Morning - Driver Substitution

The bus will operate at its regular scheduled times and be driven by Ms. Irene.

WEDNESDAY – 2/25/26

TEACHERS' WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL

THURSDAY – 2/26/26

No transportation changes at this time.

FRIDAY - 2/27/26

Bus 1703 – Morning – Late Arrival
Physical bus 1703 will not be running this morning.
Students will be picked up approximately one hour later than normal.

Please report to your assigned bus stop 45 minutes later than your usual time and wait for Bus 2216 (Ms. Pat).

Bus 1703 – Afternoon – Late Pickup
Physical bus 1703 will not be running this afternoon.

Students will be picked up from SCPA at 5:00 PM and transported to their regular bus stops on Bus 2013 (Ms. Irene).

Bus 2013 – Morning & Afternoon – Driver Substitution
Bus 2013 will operate at its regular scheduled times.
The bus will be driven by Ms. Irene.

Bus 2014 – Afternoon Only – WILL RUN ON TIME

Bus 2014 will operate at its regular scheduled time due to the cancellation of this evening's track and field meet.

Bus 2618 – Afternoon Only – WILL RIDE THEIR REGULAR BUS THIS AFTERNOON

Students who regularly ride Bus 2618 will board Bus 2618 at dismissal. You will no longer need to board 2014, as previously stated.

Bus 2618 will run at its regular scheduled time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our students. We appreciate your continued cooperation and will provide updates as changes occur.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to provide important clarification regarding daily bus schedules and end-of-day transportation procedures.

Our Transportation Department operates in a highly fluid environment and must continuously adjust to changing conditions. While every effort is made to send notifications and communication blasts, there are occasions when last-minute changes occur and messages cannot be sent in real time.

These situations may include, but are not limited to:

• A bus failing a required pre-trip inspection and being deemed unsafe to operate

• Drivers calling out at the last minute, requiring immediate coverage

• Unscheduled or last-minute athletic events requiring transportation

• Field trips returning late, which may delay afternoon pickup times

When these situations arise, buses may be delayed or temporarily unable to depart until safe equipment and appropriate staffing are secured. Student safety is always our top priority.

Please be assured that communication does take place on campus. End-of-day announcements are made to inform students which buses are on time, delayed, or not yet in the lineup. Additionally, staff members are present in the bus loop every afternoon to assist students in locating their buses and answering questions.

Students are provided with sufficient time during dismissal to reach their assigned buses, and multiple layers of support are in place to ensure they know where to go before buses depart. For this reason, students should not miss their bus due to confusion or a lack of information.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we manage daily operational changes while ensuring that all buses operate safely and are properly staffed.

Thank you for your continued support.

If you are a  NEW STUDENT  coming to SCPA or SCA for the first time and need transportation services, please submit a transportation request form, linked below.

If you are a  RETURNING STUDENT  and are currently assigned to a bus, you do not need to submit a transportation request unless you've moved and changed your address.

IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING A NEW APPLICATION FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR, YOU WILL NEED TO CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND SUBMIT A TRANSPORTATION REQUEST.   IF YOU ARE A CURRENT RIDER, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT FOR TRANSPORTATION UNLESS YOU'VE MOVED AND YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED.  YOUR CHILD IS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO NEXT YEAR'S ATTENDANCE SHEET BY DEFAULT.  IF YOU HAVE MOVED AND NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW.

* * * Click Here for a Transportation Request Form * * *

2025 - 2026 BUS RULES

2025-2026 BUS ROUTES

Dear Somerset families- 

Your child's safety and well-being is our top priority. 

All children riding our buses are now required to wear their seatbelt when on the bus, per Florida State Staute 316.6145 (2) “Each passenger on a school bus that is equipped with safety belts or a safety restraint system shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt at all times while the bus is in operation.”

This rule applies to all Somerset buses used for school sponsored field trips, sporting events, as well as the daily routes.

Any child who chooses not to follow instructions to wear their seat belt while on the bus will have consequences, including detention, suspension from the bus, and/or possible loss of bus privileges. 

This rule applies to all students riding our buses that attend Somerset Academy Bethany, Somerset College Prep Academy, and Somerset Career Academy. 

Please speak to your students about this. Thank you for your understanding and your support in helping to keep our students safe.

Thank you