Bus Information

Hickam Elementary School students may be eligible for bus transportation provided by the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE). This service helps ensure our students can get to and from school safely and efficiently.

Registration Windows for the Current School Year:

• Quarter 1: July 14, 2025 to August 15, 2025

• Quarter 2: September 22 , 2025 to October 17, 2025

• Quarter 3: December 12, 2025 to January 9, 2026

• Quarter 4: March 2, 2026 to March 27, 2026

Bus Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible for bus services, students must be actively enrolled in a HIDOE public school where bus service is available and meet one of the following distance requirements:

• Grades K-5: Students must reside 1 mile or more from their home school.

• Grades 6-12: Students must reside 1.5 miles or more from their home school.

Free Bus Eligibility

Students may qualify for free bus transportation if they meet certain criteria, including:

• Qualifying for the free lunch program based on household income.

• Being a foster child.

• Being homeless and eligible under the McKinney-Vento Act (MVA).

• Having an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Modified Plan (MP) that includes transportation as a related service (for special education only).

• Being directed by the Department to attend a school outside of their designated attendance area.

• Having at least three older siblings who are fare-paying bus riders at their respective schools (one free paid rider per three paid riders).

Application Process

Applications for bus services are accepted on a Quarterly Basis and must be submitted within specific registration windows. The application process can take up to four (4) weeks for approval. Register as early as possible. You will need a Hawaii DOE Student ID number. Students from a Hawaii DOE school are already issued a student ID#; new students need to register before being issued a student ID #. 

1. Obtain Application Form: Download the annual HIDOE School Bus Handbook Application Form (PDF).

2. Complete Application: Fill out both sides of the application form, making sure to indicate the type of service desired and payment information in Part III. If applying for free bus transportation, complete Part IV, indicating the reason for eligibility.

3. Submit Application:

   • Online: Submit your application online to the school for processing via eTrition. 

   • In-person: Applications are also accepted in-person at our school's main office.

4. Notification: You will be notified of the approval or disapproval of your bus application by your school (via email or phone). For online applicants, once applications are reviewed and approved by the school, families will be prompted via email to submit payments online using EZSchoolPay. 

5. Bus Pass: Upon approval, your child will be issued a temporary bus pass for immediate use. This must be surrendered when the permanent bus pass card is received.

Important Notes:

• Bus passes are non-transferable and valid only on the assigned bus route and for the assigned quarter.

• Applications are submitted on a QUARTERLY basis and will not be accepted outside of the indicated periods.

For More Information

For detailed information on bus routes, schedules, and any updates, please visit the official Hawaii Public Schools website or contact our school office.

Bus Rider Procedures

• Students may not board without their pass.

• Students may not use another student’s bus pass.

• Students may talk quietly while waiting for and riding the bus.

• Students may not push or shove when when waiting for or boarding buses.

• Spitting or throwing anything in or out of the bus windows is forbidden.

**Any student refusing to obey the rules may not ride the bus and must find other means of transportation. There is a possibility of both school and bus company discipline and permanent suspension from riding the bus.