Late Bus Information

The Late Bus uses a large yellow bus to transport students. Because we are, there is no worry about how many students can ride.
There is not a reservation system. However attendance will be taken on the bus.
If your student is paying to ride the bus normally, the Late Bus is included in the price of transportation.
If your student only needs to ride the Late Bus on occasion, your student should let the coach know and parents will be billed $20/ride or you can pay for the Occasional Rider electronically.

Be sure to review all of the information below.

FAQs

What is the schedule for the Late Bus stops?

Students are required to be supervised until the late bus arrives by the faculty member they are working with.
Before 5:05pm be on the look out for the late bus - it will pick up at the carpool lane in front of Lower School and then pick up at the carpool lane in front of PU/CA/U.
5:05pm Depart Mill Springs from the PreUpper parking lot
5:25pm STOP 1 - Near the corner of Shallowford & Johnson Ferry Roads in the WalMart parking lot on Johnson Ferry (3100 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta)
5:35pm STOP 2 - NE corner of Roswell Rd. NE (Hwy 120) and Johnson Ferry in the East Cobb Crossing Shopping Center between Del Taco and Arby's. The same lot as Wells Fargo/Dick's Sporting Goods (4305 Roswell Road in Marietta)
5:50pm STOP 3 - Sandy Springs Christian Church (301 Johnson Ferry Road in Sandy Springs at River Valley Road NW)

SEE LOCATION DIAGRAM HERE

How does the Late Bus work?

Basically the Late Bus works like this:

If your student normally rides the bus home at dismissal time, that student can ride the Late Bus at no additional cost for the purpose of athletics.
If the student does not normally ride a bus home, the parent purchases an Occasional Rider Bus Pass so the student can ride the Late Bus.
Make sure your student knows which bus stop (1, 2, or 3) they should get off.
The student will stay with their responsible faculty member until they get on the Late Bus.
The Late Bus will pick students up at the carpool lane at Lower School, then in the carpool lane in front of PU/CA/U at 5:05pm.
Each student will sign in as they get on the Late Bus.
The Late Bus follows the designated route.
If an Occasional Rider Bus Pass has not been purchased, the family will receive an invoice.

Can I ride the Late Bus for an entire sport season or PM Program?

What if I have a Bus Pass but my child has an appointment, is at home sick, on a school trip, etc.?

What if I am running late to the bus stop?

Text the driver. Don’t expect a confirmation. Don’t call the driver. The driver will not answer calls, check texts or voicemail while driving the route. The driver can read a text at a bus stop. The driver may respond to your text if necessary at the next bus stop. If you are more than 5 minutes late for the stop, the bus must go on as not to affect every other family on the route. You may meet the bus at one of the later stops or at the last stop where it will wait until your arrival.

Is it OK for my child to show up unannounced?

What are the behavioral expectations for my child while on the bus?

The rules are the same for anytime a student rides a bus to or from Mill Springs, we expect them to be on their best behavior. Any issues will be reported to their principal and/or parent.

They are not to stand up on the bus unless it is stopped at a bus stop. No standing or changing seats at traffic lights. Students should face forward in their seat, keep their hands to themselves and maintain appropriate voice volume. Eating is not allowed on MSA buses at any time and school policy says no food on the bus.

Does the Late Bus run everyday?

How do I contact the Late Bus Driver?

What is the EXAM BUS?

The Exam Bus rides the exact route of the Late Bus - this runs only on PU/CA/U Exam days. It will leave campus after Exams are completed, at 11:00am.

Students are required to be supervised until the Exam Bus
Before 11:00am be on the look out for the late bus - it will pick up at the carpool lane in front of PU/CA/U.
11:00am Depart Mill Springs from the PreUpper parking lot
11:20am STOP 1 - Near the corner of Shallowford & Johnson Ferry Roads in the WalMart parking lot on Johnson Ferry (3100 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta)
11:30am STOP 2 - NE corner of Roswell Rd. NE (Hwy 120) and Johnson Ferry in the East Cobb Crossing Shopping Center between Del Taco and Arby's. The same lot as Wells Fargo/Dick's Sporting Goods (4305 Roswell Road in Marietta)
11:45am STOP 3 - Sandy Springs Christian Church (301 Johnson Ferry Road in Sandy Springs at River Valley Road NW)

If you are already paying for the bus, this is included in the cost. If you are not, an O ccasional Rider Pass can be purchased below for $20 per ride - if one is not purchased, you will be billed.