Following the outcome of the District's May 2026 levy request, Pickerington Local Schools is adjusting extracurricular transportation procedures across all athletic and activity programs.

District transportation will continue to be provided to away contests and competitions when scheduled. However, families are responsible for arranging transportation home following all away contests and events. These changes are part of broader cost-saving measures intended to preserve extracurricular opportunities while addressing the District's financial challenges.

Yes. These transportation adjustments apply to all extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, music programs, and other school-sponsored activities that require travel to competitions, performances, or events.

Yes. When transportation is scheduled, the District will continue to provide bus transportation for students traveling to away contests, competitions, performances, and events.

Transportation plans may vary by activity based on scheduling, participation numbers, destination, and operational considerations.

Families are responsible for arranging transportation home for their student following all away contests and extracurricular events. Students should be picked up in a timely manner once the event has concluded.

Yes. Parents or guardians may transport their student to an away contest or event when approved by the Athletic Director, coach, or advisor, as applicable. Transportation procedures and any required documentation will be communicated by the school or activity sponsor.

Yes. In some cases, a coach or activity advisor may determine that a team or group will travel with parents or guardians instead of using district transportation. These arrangements will be communicated to families in advance.

No. Students are not permitted to drive themselves to away contests, competitions, performances, or other school-sponsored extracurricular events, regardless of age. This decision is based on student safety, liability, and operational considerations.

Students who drive themselves to an away event without authorization may be subject to consequences in accordance with school and extracurricular expectations.

Students whose parent or guardian has not completed required participation and transportation documentation in FinalForms may not be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities that require travel.

The District's supervisory responsibility ends when the extracurricular activity or contest concludes and the student is released by the supervising coach, advisor, or staff member. Families should plan to pick up their student within approximately 30 minutes of the conclusion of the event unless otherwise communicated.

No. Transportation plans may vary depending on the activity, event location, participation numbers, scheduling, and available resources. Families will receive activity-specific transportation information from their coach or advisor.

While transportation procedures are changing, the District's commitment to providing safe, meaningful extracurricular opportunities remains unchanged.

• Student safety remains our highest priority.
• Pickerington Local Schools remains committed to providing enriching extracurricular opportunities for students.
• Coaches, advisors, and sponsors will continue communicating expectations and event details with families.
• Families will continue to receive advance communication whenever possible.

• Review transportation expectations with your student.
• Plan ahead for pickup after away events.
• Ensure required FinalForms documentation is completed.
• Monitor communication from coaches and advisors.

Questions regarding extracurricular transportation should be directed to your school's Athletic Director, coach, or activity advisor.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Pickerington Local Schools and our students.