Transportation
The mission of the Gulf Shores City Schools Board of Education Transportation Department is to ensure that the most precious cargo, OUR CHILDREN, are transported to and from school and school activities in the safest, most efficient manner each day. Our drivers are required to attend safety meetings each year, as well as they are required to pass a DOT physical examination and are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The school bus is the safest vehicle on the road-your child is up to 70 times safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car according to NHTSA bus safety facts.
For more information contact:
Randall Carlisle
Student Engagement, Safety, and Transportation Coordinator
251-968-9873
In order for our students to have the safest ride possible, the drivers diligently work making sure that the students arrive at their destination safely. The students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner on the bus without distracting the driver. The parents and/or guardians should have the students at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time for the bus to arrive. We strive to provide the best communication with our parents and community regarding specific bus information such as location of stops, bus numbers and pick up/delivery times. Our community must help by being patient at bus stops and obeying all flashing lights and working with their children on adhering to bus rules and behavior polices.
Large school buses provide protection because of their size, weight, light systems, cross-view mirrors, crossing arm, protective seating and high crush standards. They must meet minimum Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) mandating compartmentalized seating, improved emergency exits, stronger roof structures and fuel systems, and better bus body joint strength. School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road. They are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries. NHTSA believes school buses should be as safe as possible. That is why our safety standards for school buses are above and beyond those of regular buses.
At Gulf Shores City Schools, your child will have the opportunity for transportation to/from school on the district buses. In order to ensure we have accurate information on your child/children that will be riding the Gulf Shores City Schools Buses we are asking that you complete the form below. You will need to complete a separate form on each child that will be riding the bus.
Please click on the following link to complete the bus transportation form:
**Complete if you are NEW to Gulf Shores City Schools or if you have a Change of Address
Returning students with same prior address do not have to complete
***Online GSCS Transportation Request is now Open - ALL students riding a school bus to Gulf Shores City Schools for the 2023-2024 school year will need to complete the student bus transportation form.***
GSCS Transportation Request (Students Morning/Afternoon)
Please remind your child/children to look for our Gulf Shores City Buses.
Bus Information
- Bus Discipline Form For Students
- Bus Drivers
- Bus Manifest Form
- Bus Routes
- Bus Rules and Regulations
- Bus Schedule
- Bus Student Safety Rules
- Bus Travel Tracker and App
Bus Discipline Form For Students
Bus Drivers
Application For An Alabama School Bus Driver Certificate
Application For Gulf Shores City Schools
Requirements to Drive A Bus For Gulf Shores
Bus Manifest Form
Bus Routes
The bus pick times are dependent on traffic flow and red lights. Parents please have students at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick up time. Thank you so much!
- Bus # 07-02 Kaia Williams-Helms (Whale)
- Bus # 08-01 Sara Shaw (Stingray)
- Bus #09-01 Brandon Stephens (Jellyfish)
- Bus # 14-01 Renee Feinstein (Crab)
- Bus # 15-01 Teresa Brewer (Clown Fish)
- Bus # 15-02 Brandi Owens (Mermaid)
- Bus # 16-01 Austin Boyd (Seashell)
- Bus # 17-01 Karla Rakocy (Surfboard)
- Bus # 18-01 Valerie Caldwell (Starfish)
- Bus # 19-01 Clint Wigley (Sandcastle)
- Bus # 20-01 Wil Tuggle (Shark)
- Bus # 20-02 Brian Parrish (Sand Dollar)
- Bus # 21-01 Jason Thompson (Dolphin)
- Bus # 22-01 Steve Henry (Sea Turtle)
- Bus # 22-02 Machele Martin (Sailboat)
- Bus # 22-03 Paula McGrady (Seahorse)
- Bus # 23-01 Chris Motes (Pelican)
Bus # 07-02 Kaia Williams-Helms (Whale)
AM Route
#1 Intersection of Ft Morgan Rd and 18401 Al-180 (Younce Lane/Morgan Trace Apts)
#2 2500 Boddie Lane (Peppertree Apts)
#5 10 Peninsula Blvd. (Remax Sales Office)
#6 Intersection of Peninsula Blvd and Baywalk Dr (Baywalk Ct by the small oak trees)
#7 338 Peninsula Blvd. (Just before roundabout)
#8 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#9 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 Intersection of Fort Morgan Rd. and Lora Point Ln. 1417
#4 Intersection of Fort Morgan Rd. and 18401 AL-180 (Younce Lane) (Morgan Trace Apt.)
#5 2500 Boddie Lane (Peppertree Apts)
#7 Intersection of Wallace Circle and Hinson Ln.
#10 17824 Old Fort Morgan Trail
#12 10 Peninsula Blvd. (Remax Sales Office)
#13 Intersection of Peninsula Blvd. and Lagoon Drive
#14 338 Peninsula Blvd. (Just before roundabout)
#15 Haven Drive and Wildlife Court
Bus # 08-01 Sara Shaw (Stingray)
AM Route
#12 Cr 8 Intersection and Mighty Oaks Drive
#13 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#14 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 PM CR 8 and Grund Ln. Intersection
Bus #09-01 Brandon Stephens (Jellyfish)
AM Route
#1 Traditions Apartments - 1st Entrance
#2 Jasmine Trails-19451 Oak Rd W
#3 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#4 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
Bus # 14-01 Renee Feinstein (Crab)
Bus # 15-01 Teresa Brewer (Clown Fish)
AM Route
#1 360 W Fort Morgan Rd (Aviles Townhomes)
#5 1430 Regency Rd (Enclave at Oak Hill)
#6 1510 Regency Rd. (Regency Place Apartment Complex)
#8 1695 Regency Rd (Island Pine Apts)
#14 Intersection of Wedgewood and Bear Creek (House just past intersection)
#21 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#22 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 360 W Fort Morgan Rd (Aviles Townhomes)
#7 1430 Regency Rd (Enclave at Oak Hill)
#8 1510 Regency Rd. (Regency Place Apartment Complex)
#10 1695 Regency Rd (Island Pine Apts)
Bus # 15-02 Brandi Owens (Mermaid)
AM ROUTE
#11 Easy Street (Gulf Coast RV Park)
#14 4300 Co Rd 6 (Cottages by the Bay)
#18 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#19 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#13 Easy Street (Gulf Coast RV Park)
Bus # 16-01 Austin Boyd (Seashell)
AM ROUTE
#1 Roundabout at intersection of Blue Heron Dr.
#2 262 Cypress Bend Dr (3rd house on RT behind Target)
#4 Golf Club Dr (One Club 1st building on right)
#5 Golf Club Dr (One Club mail center)
#7 Colony Club at Drakes Landing
#8 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#9 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 Intersection of Prestwick Ave & Prestwick Circle
#4 Roundabout at intersection of Blue Heron Dr.
#5 262 Cypress Bend Dr (3rd house on RT behind Target)
#7 Golf Club Dr (One Club 1st building on right)
Bus # 17-01 Karla Rakocy (Surfboard)
AM ROUTE
#1 Intersection of Coastal Gateway BLVD. and Summerset Drive (Osprey Landing)
#2 955 Crimson Ridge
#13 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#14 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM ROUTE
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 Intersection of Coastal Gateway BLVD. and Summerset Drive (Osprey Landing)
Bus # 18-01 Valerie Caldwell (Starfish)
AM ROUTE
#5 4177 Ladybank St Intersection of Ladybank/ Alton St
#10 At Intersection of Muirfield Ct
#13 Rocky Road Loop Sidewalk CR8 (2nd Entrance)
#14 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#15 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#10 4177 Ladybank St Intersection of Ladybank/ Alton St
Bus # 19-01 Clint Wigley (Sandcastle)
AM ROUTE
#1 Intersection of Fort Morgan Rd. and Henrietta Fulford Pl.
#2 Intersection of Fort Morgan Rd. and Garden Park Terrace
#10 Meeker Lane East driveway to Chevron
#20 Intersection of Redfish Rd. and Hwy 180
#21 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#22 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 Intersection of Fort Morgan Rd. and Henrietta Fulford Pl.
#4 Intersection of Fort Morgan Rd. and Garden Park Terrace
Bus # 20-01 Wil Tuggle (Shark)
AM ROUTE
#1 1901 E. 1st Street (Marbella Apts.)
#2 435 E Canal Dr (Souther Breeze Apts)
#20 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#21 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 1701 E 1st Street (Dolphin Villas)
#4 1901 E 1st St ( Marbella Apts)
Bus # 20-02 Brian Parrish (Sand Dollar)
AM ROUTE
#1 330 Fort Morgan Rd. DLP Apts.
#6 202 W 13th (Corner house ride side of stop sign)
#7 ntersection of HW 59 and W 3rd Avenue
#10 Intersection of 13th Street and West Lagoon Avenue
#14 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#15 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 330 Fort Morgan Rd. DLP Apts.
#9 202 W 13th (Corner house ride side of stop sign)
#10 Intersection of HW 59 and W 3rd Avenue
Bus # 21-01 Jason Thompson (Dolphin)
AM ROUTE
#18 Intersection of Raintree Ln and County Rd 8
#19 Intersection of LaSavane Dr. and County Rd 8
#20 Intersection of Stonechase Lane and County Rd 8
#21 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#22 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#20 Intersection of Raintree Ln and County Rd 8
Bus # 22-01 Steve Henry (Sea Turtle)
AM ROUTE
#11 3653 Ashton Court (Kelsey Place)
#12 3617 Ashton Court Turnaround in Cul-de-sac
#20 21947 Cotton Creek Dr. CR 4
#23 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#24 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#10 Sweetwater Apts. CR 4 (Pick up in front of office)
#14 3653 Ashton Court (Kelsey Place)
#15 3617 Ashton Court Turnaround in Cul-de-sac
#16 3650 Jordan Ct (Stop at First Cul-de-sac)
#18 3669 Jordan Ct Turnaround in Cul-de-sac
#20 4515 Cotton Cove Dr (Turnaround in Cul-de-sac)
Bus # 22-02 Machele Martin (Sailboat)
AM ROUTE
#3 Intersection of Aldrin Ave and Shepard St.
#4 AM Intersection of Sheppard and Worden St
#8 325 Aldin Avenue Corner of Conrad Ct
#9 Before Stop Sign at Borman Ct
#13 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#14 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#5 Intersection of Aldrin Ave and Shepard St.
#6 Intersection of Sheppard and Worden St
#10 325 Aldin Avenue Corner of Conrad Ct
Bus # 22-03 Paula McGrady (Seahorse)
AM ROUTE
#8 ntersection of Gemini and Apollo
#9 Intersection of Stafford Blvd. and Landward Dr.
#10 Intersection of Stafford Blvd. and Haise Ln
#11 Intersection of Stafford Blvd. and Gemini St
#12 3753 Stafford (last house on right across from Lanward Dr.)
#13 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#14 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#11 Intersection of Gemini and Apollo
#12 Intersection of Stafford Blvd. and Landward Dr.
#13 Intersection of Stafford Blvd. and Haise Ln
#14 ntersection of Stafford Blvd. and Gemini St
#15 3753 Stafford (last house on right across from Lanward Dr.)
Bus # 23-01 Chris Motes (Pelican)
AM Route
#1 Turpin Lane - 18721 Oak Rd W
#9 Chelsi Lane (Summer Wood Subdivision)
#10 Stop Sign at the end of Albray Ln
#12 Villas at Bon Secour Apartments
#13 Shady Woods Ct. (Woodland Point subdivision)
#14 19572 Thomas Plash Ln & CR 6
#16 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#17 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
PM Route
#1 Bus Loop N of 450 E 15th Ave - GSMS school
#2 Bus Loop NE of 600 E 15th Ave - GSHS school
#3 Turpin Lane - 18721 Oak Rd W
#11 Chelsi Lane (Summer Wood Subdivision)
#12 Stop Sign at the end of Albray Ln
#14 Villas at Bon Secour Apartments
#15 Shady Woods Ct. (Woodland Point subdivision)
Bus Rules and Regulations
Bus Schedule
Here you will find information on bus routes for the school year. Please remember that during the first few weeks of school, changes may continue to be made to the routes as necessary. Please check them often during this time.
**Please note that these are estimates of pick-up and drop-off times. Traffic, weather, and other factors could cause a slight delay in the posted times.
We recommend that you have your child at the bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to the posted pickup time. Your bus should arrive at the stop within 5 minutes of the posted time.
Bus Student Safety Rules
Student safety and discipline on a school bus is everybody’s business. Bus drivers must maintain good discipline and set reasonable expectations for proper conduct on the bus. Before the first day of school and each day as necessary, all parents/guardians should explain to their students the following guidelines.
1. Students will be picked-up and dropped-off at their residence or designated bus stop only.
2. Be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to the designated time.
3. Once students arrive at the stop, they are expected to act in an appropriate manner.
4. Obey instructions given by the bus driver.
5. Be courteous to fellow student and the bus driver. (Do not annoy other students)
6. No eating, gum, candy, or drinking on the bus (drinking water is the only exception)
7. Horseplay, Threats and Fighting are not permitted on or around the bus or at the bus stops.
8. Remain properly seated, do not change seats, and keep head and hands inside the bus.
9. Talk only in a normal voice (no yelling) and do not use profane or obscene language.
10. Remain silent when approaching and crossing railroads.
11. Vapes, e-cigarettes or any tobacco products are not allowed on bus.
12. Weapons are not allowed on the bus.
13. Do not damage or vandalize the bus; you will be billed for any damage to the school bus.
14. Do not tamper with any of the equipment on the bus, especially the emergency door.
15. Do not litter on the bus. Do not throw objects inside or outside the bus
16. Do not leave the bus except at your regular stop or directed by a school official in an emergency situation.
17. Do not bring glass or possible dangerous items on the bus.
18. Books, packages, coats, band instruments, cell phones, and other items should not be left on the bus, in the aisles or in the driver compartment. Also, these items must be held in the child’s lap and not occupy the seat of another child
19. Students are not allowed to transport prescription or non-prescription medications on the bus and must meet all GSCS BOE policies that deal with any and all medicine.
20. Using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or any other light or reflective devices in a manner that might interfere with the driver’s operation of the bus is prohibited.
Bus Travel Tracker and App
GSCS and Travel Tracker have teamed together along with the BusQuest app to track your child to and from school if they are presently riding the school bus. Registration to the Parent Portal will connect you to your child(ren) to have the ability to track the bus your child is riding. If you are requesting bus transportation for your child to and from school, you will need to complete the form on the transportation district website or go to your child's school to complete the paperwork. This cannot be completed on the app - it is a bus tracker!
Gulf Shores City Schools and Travel Tracker have exciting news for parents of our students riding the GSCS bus transportation system. You now have an easy-access way to track school bus service for your child(ren) at Gulf Shores City Schools! We are happy to introduce our new parent transportation portal, Travel Tracker. This portal, along with the BusQuest app will give you the option to track the bus your child(ren) rides morning and afternoon.
The link from Travel Tracker is specifically connected only to your child(ren). If you do not have one, please contact your child's school and one will be sent. This link is for registration to track only your child(ren) daily to and from school.
You will need to create your parent account in Travel Tracker that will connect you to your child(ren). After creating your account, you will need to download the BusQuest App from your AppStore.
Please click on the following link for the Transportation Travel Tracker Registration Parent Portal Guide:
Bus Transportation Tracker/ApP Guide
Bus Transportation Parent Portal Video
If you need any assistance connecting to the parent portal or the BusQuest app, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school.