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Transportation

  • If you are a NEW middle school student (this includes incoming 5th graders) to LPS, the new form for the 2026-27 school year will be available soon.
  • If you are a RETURNING middle school student needing a replacement a new car rider tag, please fill out this form.
  • Please see arrival/dismissal map below for instructions on how to pick up your student.

You will need to bring the following information when you complete your permission slip. 

  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Driver’s License
  • Make, Model, and Color of Vehicle
  • License Plate Number
  • The parent should sign the permission slip in person with the student.
Two diagrams illustrate school arrival and dismissal traffic flow, with detailed road layouts and traffic instructions in the foreground and a simplified map of the school grounds and surrounding area in the background.

Bus Riders

*Please note that bus arrival and departure times may vary especially during the start of the school year as routes are being balanced. 

Bus Information Link 

Access to bus information will be available soon.

Tips to Find Your Bus Number

  • If a 9th-12th grader attends Lakeland Prep and has been assigned a stop, e-link will show that they attend Lakeland Prep. The stop information shown in the below example is what you should see.
This is an image that shows how to make sure you are receiving a proper bus route. Be sure it says that you attend Lakeland Prep.

 

 

Contacts

Below is a list of issues/examples for which you should contact Durham School Services main bus lot at 901-861-0256. You can also contact either Jerry Meggs or Hale Driver. Jerry Meggs, our Durham Services general manager, may be reached at 901-277-9782 or by email at jmeggs@durhamschoolservices.com. Hale Driver, Durham Region Manager, may be reached at 901-217-9034 or by email at jdriver@durhamschoolservices.com.

  • Bus is excessively early or late to a designated stop.
  • Bus completely misses or does not pick up at a stop.
  • Parent/student is having an issue with a driver.
  • Bus is picking up/dropping off at the wrong stop.

For routing concerns/issues, please contact transportation shared services at 901-286-6703 or our shared services Transportation Supervisor, Kim Reed, at k1reed@colliervilleschools.org.

To report unsafe driving by bus drivers, please call 1-833-BUS-REPORT or go online to busreports.com.