Transportation
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
We strive to create a safe, efficient and effective transportation system for the Lakewood community. Riding the bus is an important part of the school day for many Lakewood students. But keep in mind that riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. Students need to know that the bus driver is the authority on the bus in compliance with district policy, rules and regulations. By working together, we can achieve our goal of safely transporting students to and from school each day.
Lakewood Local School District is hiring for several types of driver positions. To see detailed job descriptions and information on how to apply, visit our Employment page.
BUS ROUTES
At this time, Lakewood Transportation does not offer an online parent/guardian transportation portal. We also no longer use Safe Routes for transportation information.
If your child rode the bus during the previous school year, you can expect their transportation to remain largely the same. Pick-up and drop-off times may vary by a few minutes, and while some bus numbers have changed, the routes themselves remain the same.
If your child is a new bus rider, please complete the Transportation section in FinalForms. Once submitted, your information will be sent directly to the Transportation Department so your student can be assigned to a bus route.
We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to visit the Transportation Department during their school's Open House to confirm their child's bus stop location and pick-up/drop-off times.
If you have any questions, please contact Haley or Sarah in the Transportation Department by email at hbyrum@lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us or sperez@lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us, or by phone at 740-928-8886. We appreciate your patience as we finalize this information prior to the start of school.
CONTACTS
Director of Transportation
 Secretary to Transportation, Food Service and Maintenance |
4291 National Rd SE
Hebron, OH 43025
740-928-8886
RESOURCES
Please call the transportation department at 740-928-8886 for transportation needs.
NEW DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURES
Morning Drop Off
When dropping off your students to Lakewood Elementary (LES) and Jackson intermediate school (JIS), enter the driveway on the north side of JIS. Proceed in front of the building in a single file line against the curb. Please leave the left lane open. Students will exit the vehicle curbside and walk on the sidewalk, and either enter JIS on the south side of the building or enter LES by following the sidewalk, turn right, and then walk up the hill to the main entrance of LES. Staff will be assigned to help the students enter the building and get to the proper room.
When the drop off car line backs up to Lancer Road, proceed on Lancer Road and enter the high school parking lot using the south entrance to stack the overflow. We need to keep Lancer Road open for other traffic and emergency vehicles. When inside the high school parking lot, turn left in the first lane and continue to the north exit. Stop, cross Lancer Road and enter the JIS north drive when space allows.
Afternoon Pick Up
Students going home by car from both Lakewood Elementary and Jackson Intermediate Schools will enter cars in the same area of drop off, which is in front of JIS. All car riding students from LES and JIS will exit through the cafeteria door on the east side of JIS adjacent to the front drive. Students will walk to the cars starting at the stop sign. Please use extreme caution. After the first few cars, please move up. Exit by turning left at the stop sign to Lancer Road.
Again, when the pick up car line backs up to Lancer Road, proceed on Lancer Road and enter the high school parking lot using the south entrance to stack the overflow. We need to keep Lancer Road open for other traffic and emergency vehicles. When inside the high school parking lot, turn left in the first lane and continue to the north exit. Stop, cross Lancer Road and enter the JIS north drive when space allows.
We look forward to serving you and your students.
