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Transportation

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Transportation Dispatcher
678-1211

 

Background

The Oceanside UFSD provides transportation to approximately 2,200 students which includes service to all Oceanside school buildings and over 50 non-public & special education schools.

Eligibility

The following eligibility limits apply to every student living in the Oceanside School District. They have been established by the Board and approved by the voters. 

Students in Grades

Distance from Home to School

K-6

.8 miles to 15 miles

7-9

1.2 miles to 15 miles

 

Transportation to Oceanside High School is provided for Grade 9 students only. It is not provided for students in Grades 10, 11, 12. However, State Law mandates transportation for students in Grades 9-12 attending schools between 3 and 15 miles from their homes. 

Non-Public School Transportation

Requests for non-public school transportation must be postmarked on or before April 1 for the following school year. The transportation department accepts requests starting on February 1.
 
Address your request to Oceanside UFSD, Transportation Dept. 145 Merle Ave, Oceanside, NY 11572, attention: Rachael Blackman. 
 
If you do not receive a registration card in the mail or your child is switching to a non-public school, you must contact the transportation office.
For additional information, please call 516-678-1211 or email: rblackman@oceansideschools.org
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