6-12 Inclement Weather Bus Routes
Why Do Bus Stops Change?
On inclement weather days, Odyssey Charter School adjusts bus routes and pickup locations to ensure student safety. Bad weather can make some regular stops difficult or unsafe to reach. Rain, snow, or icy conditions may mean that buses cannot safely navigate tight spaces, complex parking areas, or narrow residential streets.
Your 6-12 student may have a different afternoon pickup location on inclement weather days than on regular school days. It's essential that your student knows both their regular stop and their inclement weather stop before the school year starts.
Safer Parking & Main Intersections
The transportation team moves buses to alternate locations that are safer and easier to access, such as shopping centers and main intersections with better lighting and wider access roads.
Morning vs. Afternoon Changes
Morning pickup times typically remain on their regular schedule. The biggest difference is afternoon pickup locations, which move to safer, more accessible stops.
How You'll Know
When we call an inclement weather schedule, routes automatically shift. Check your email or text messages early on questionable mornings. You don't need to contact us to confirm.
Find Your Student's Bad Weather Pickup Stop
Look for your student's regular bus number below. Your student should know both their regular afternoon stop and their inclement weather stop.
Morning arrivals typically remain unchanged. Your student's morning pickup time should be the same as on regular school days.
Afternoon pickup moves to a weather-safe location. Compare your regular route to your inclement weather route to see where your student will be picked up on bad weather days.
What If Your Regular Stop Isn't Listed?
If you don't see your student's regular bus stop in the inclement weather listing, check nearby stops. The transportation team may have consolidated stops that are very close together into one weather day location.
If you still can't locate your stop or aren't sure which weather day pickup location is yours, contact the transportation office for clarification.
Download Weather Day Reference
Keep a copy of your student's weather day stop information handy so you know exactly where your student will be picked up on bad weather days.
Download PDF GuideNotable Adjustments
Every 6-12 bus has weather day adjustments. Students should review both routes with their family. Here are a few examples of major consolidations during inclement weather:
Bus 2 AM Adjustments
Normally picks up at multiple neighborhood stops but shifts to safer, more accessible main road locations.
Bus 6 Consolidations
Moves from Jackson Avenue and Maple Avenue to Newport Gap Pike and Jackson Avenue.
Bus 8 Moves
Moves directly from Songsmith Drive to the spacious Governor Square Shopping Center Parking Lot.
Bus 11 Shifts
Adjusts pickup locations entirely to main roads and shopping centers instead of residential neighborhood stops.
Bus 12 Unification
Consolidates narrow Wilmington stops down to highly visible and accessible main street locations with proper sidewalks.
Bus 14 Intersection
Relocates from residential areas clearly to a main street intersection situated far closer to major salting routes.
Safety Tips for Bad Weather.
During inclement weather, follow these critical safety guidelines to ensure students are visible and secure while waiting to board.
Arrive on Time
Get to the weather day pickup location on time. Buses may run ahead of schedule if conditions and traffic are clear.
Dress warmly & visibly
Dress warmly and stay visible at your pickup location. Use reflectors or bright colors especially during rain, snow, or darkness.
Watch carefully
Watch carefully for the bus approaching. Bad weather makes visibility extremely difficult for drivers, and drivers need to see students clearly.
Wait in a safe spot
Wait in a safe spot away from traffic. Don't stand in the street or active parking lot lanes while vehicles may be sliding. Follow all bus safety rules.
If your student doesn't arrive home at the expected time on a bad weather day, contact the transportation office right away.
Questions About Your Inclement Weather Stop?
Not sure which stop your student will use on a bad weather day? Need clarification about weather route changes? Contact the transportation team: