Transportation

District 2149 contracts with Palmer Bus Service to offer quality transportation for students and the community. They put a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance and cleanliness, which extends the life of each bus. Palmer Bus Service only hires the best on-site personnel. Our managers serve the needs of the district and hire and train the very best drivers on the road. Palmer Bus Service is committed to exceeding your expectations for meeting the transportation needs of your students.

Make sure that you have updated your contact details in our records so we have accurate information in case of emergencies. If your child takes another bus for other activities, these changes need to be noted as well.
If you are running late, contact the school office so they may contact your driver to wait for you.
Morning buses at W.I.N. Academy depart at 7:15 a.m.
The last morning bus departs MAES at 7:45 a.m.
Be ready at least five minutes earlier than these times as we do not turn around to go back to these locations to pick up students.

For questions about student transportation, contact Palmer Bus Company at (320)634-3272.

Minnewaska Area elementary students arriving to school

How do I change my child’s drop-off or pick-up location?

Can my child ride a different bus to an activity or a friend’s house after school?

Elementary students need a bus pass from the school office with the student's name, grade, and address to where the student needs to be dropped off.

A bus pass is also needed for any student who may be unable to communicate to the driver where they need to go.

High school students may let the driver know their required destination as they enter the bus. Confirm with the driver that the destination corresponds with the bus route.

Transportation Safety and Rules

Be respectful of yourself, other students, bus driver, bus/van, and other people’s belongings.
At all times, hands and feet to yourselves. Speak only kind words.
For the safety of YOUR belongings, please keep backpacks, instruments, phones, money, computers, toys, hat, gloves, mittens, etc. on your lap as we don’t want others to accidentally pick up your items and take them home.
Be on time (five minutes early for bus as bus schedules change due to student/family schedules).
Keep head, arms, hands, and belongings inside the bus.
Please stay seated until bus comes to a complete stop.
Do not throw litter on bus floor/seats. Trash cans are in front of bus; thank you for using it.
When crossing the street in front of the bus, be 10-15 ahead so the driver may see you to help you cross safely.
Because of the possibility of student allergies, do not eat on bus.
Please use inside voices.
It is illegal to smoke or vape in a school bus.

School bus transportation is a privilege. You CAN and WILL be removed from your bus for violations of these rules or for any behaviors that threaten student, driver, or bus safety.

Palmer Bus Routes

In-town Glenwood

Bus #1 makes two trips through town: the first is to pick up elementary school students and get them to school by 7:30 a.m. It then covers most of the same route to pick up high school students.
In the morning we use two additional buses (#4 and #11) to make sure all students get to their respective schools by 7:55 a.m.
In the afternoons there are only two buses. In the afternoon Bus 1 takes elementary students home and then goes to the high school to pick up those students. Bus #4 also takes some students home in the afternoon.

View In-Town Route and Times

Route #2

Route covers north of Lowry, following County Road 15 and then County Road 28 into Lowry. It meets a large number of students at the Community Center in Lowry before coming into Starbuck and onto the high school.

View Route #2 Map

Route #3

Route covers Sedan and Grove Lake north and east of Hwy 55.

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Route #4

Route covers the county north of Glenwood toward Alexandria, and to the west of Hwy 29. It also covers stops near Glenwood.

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Route #7

Route covers the neighborhoods immediately south of Glenwood along Lake Minnewaska, then south and west toward Hwy 13.

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Route #8

Route runs along Hwy 104 going as far south as Gilchrist, making stops along the east and west of Hwy 104.

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Route #9

Route goes south of Hwy 55 down to Terrace, and west to Hwy 104.

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Route #11

Route covers east of Route #12, and covers Hwy 28 out to Westport, making stops all the way back to Glenwood including by the airport.

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Route #12

Route covers east of Route #4, and goes through Villard, north toward Douglas County and then back southwest to Glenwood.

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Route #14

Route covers the area to the southeast, south and southwest of Starbuck, form Lake Minnewaska to Glacial Lakes State Park, and west toward Lake Emily.

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Route #15

Route is the in-town Starbuck route, including stops along North Shore Road heading toward the High School complex.

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Route #16

Route covers the area to the north and west of Lowry, coming back into Starbuck along Hwy 114. It then comes into the high school complex and finally the elementary school.

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Route #17

Route covers the County northwest of Starbuck out to Farwell and north. It makes its way southeast back toward Starbuck along County Road 28 and Hwy 24.

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Route #18

Route covers Pope County west of Starbuck all the way to Cyrus. It then makes stops north and south of Hwy 28 all the way back to Starbuck. it continues to the elementary school after stopping at MAHS.

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