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Arrival & Dismissal

Buses

a school bus.

All-Bus School

Woodbridge Elementary School is an all-bus school. Students are expected to ride their assigned bus to and from school each day unless alternative transportation arrangements have been approved by the school. Students should not walk to or from school or attempt to walk home, as walking routes are not designated for student transportation. All students at Woodbridge Elementary School will be assigned a bus number and given a bus tag for their backpack.

Transportation Routing Requirements

To ensure bus transportation is in place for the first day of school, students must be entered into the transportation routing system by the school no later than August 7. Students requiring special education transportation services must be entered into the routing system by August 14.

If these deadlines are missed, transportation services may be delayed. Students enrolled after the deadlines will be routed within the first two weeks of school or as soon as possible based on transportation department processing timelines.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Bus Procedures

For the safety of our youngest learners, all Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students must be met at their assigned bus stop by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. Kindergarten students may also be released to an older sibling who is listed on the student's emergency contact card.

Pre-Kindergarten students will not be released from the bus unless an authorized adult is present to receive them. Please remember to bring a valid photo ID, as the bus driver may request it for verification. Families are encouraged to ensure that all designated adults are aware of the student's bus arrival time and bus stop expectations to support a safe and smooth dismissal process. 

Student Identification Lanyards

All Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are required to wear a school-issued identification lanyard. Lanyards will be provided by the school at the beginning of the school year. If a lanyard is lost, damaged, or needs to be replaced, please contact your child's teacher or the front office for assistance. Wearing identification lanyards helps support student safety and ensures staff can quickly identify students throughout the school day.

EZ Arrival Bus Tracking

PWCS provides families with access to EZ Arrival, a mobile app that offers real-time bus tracking information. Through the app, families can view bus locations, receive estimated arrival times, and stay informed of transportation updates. We encourage all families to download the EZ Arrival app and enable notifications to help support timely student arrival and dismissal. For detailed setup instructions and additional transportation resources, please visit the PWCS Transportation Webpage.

Kiss & Ride

Woodbridge Elementary School offers a Kiss & Ride service for families who choose to transport their children to and from school each day. This program provides a safe, convenient, and efficient option for student arrival and dismissal while helping maintain an orderly flow of traffic on campus. 

To participate in the Kiss & Ride program, please complete the Online Kiss & Rider Registration Form. Once your registration has been submitted, you may pick up your assigned Kiss & Ride number and vehicle placard at the Kiss & Ride table during Open House or in the school office.

Complete the Kiss & Ride Registration Form

Families who are unable to complete the online Kiss & Ride Registration Form may visit the school office to complete a paper registration form. We encourage all participating families to register before the first day of school to help ensure a smooth and efficient arrival and dismissal process.

Kiss & Ride Procedures

To ensure student safety and a smooth traffic pattern, families are asked to follow Kiss & Ride guidelines below:

  • Use the designated Kiss & Ride lane for student drop-off and pick-up.
  • Families using the Kiss & Ride lane are asked not to arrive before 9:00 a.m. for morning arrival or before 3:30 p.m. for afternoon dismissal. Arriving before the designated times can cause traffic backups, disrupt school operations, and limit access to staff parking. By waiting until the appropriate arrival time, families help maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient traffic flow for all students, staff, and visitors.
  • Remain in your vehicle at all times while in the Kiss & Ride lane.
  • Pull forward as far as possible and follow all directions provided by staff members.
  • Do not pass other vehicles or leave your vehicle unattended in the Kiss & Ride lane.
  • For safety and efficiency, students should be ready to enter and exit vehicles promptly and must use the passenger side of the vehicle at all times.
  • Students are expected to demonstrate respectful and responsible behavior during arrival and dismissal.

Kiss & Ride Traffic Flow Guidelines

Following the Woodbridge Elementary School Kiss & Ride procedures helps ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient arrival and dismissal experience for all students. If you plan to transport your child to and from school, please review the traffic flow guidelines and familiarize yourself with the designated route and procedures. Your patience and cooperation play an important role in keeping our students, families, and staff safe while helping traffic move efficiently each day.

Enter from Prince William Parkway and follow the curve to the right.

a photo of Woodbridge Elementary from above.

Traffic Loop

Enter the traffic loop and proceed to the designated Kiss & Ride lane. To ensure a safe, efficient, and orderly arrival process for all students, families are asked not to enter or line up in the Kiss & Ride lane before 9:00 a.m. 

the entrance to the kiss and ride line.

Kiss and Ride Lane

Continue past the school bus loop to enter the designated Kiss & Ride lane. Please do not enter the bus loop at any time. For the safety of all students, the bus loop is reserved exclusively for school buses loading and unloading students. where to drive behind the building and where the bus lane is, which you should not enter.

 Student Drop Off & Pick-Up Area

Follow the designated traffic pattern and continue through the Kiss & Ride circle. Once your vehicle reaches the unloading/loading area, school staff will assist students as they safely exit or enter vehicles. For student safety, all students must enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side only, where sidewalks are located.

where to drive to the right to continue around the loop.