K-5 Inclement Weather 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 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 K-5 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 most significant shift is in the afternoon, where pickup locations move completely to weather-safe alternate 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 Child's Bad Weather Pickup Stop
Look for your child's regular bus number below. Compare your regular route to your inclement weather route to see exactly where your child will be picked up on bad weather days.
What If Your Regular Stop Isn't Listed?
If you don't see your 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 child's weather day stop information handy so you know exactly where to pick up your student on bad weather days.
Download PDF GuideNotable Adjustments
Every K-5 bus has weather day adjustments. Parents should review both routes with their student. Here are a few examples of major consolidations during inclement weather:
Bus 3 Adjustments
Normally stops at Washington Ave and Green Street but moves to Harvey Road at Green Street during inclement weather for safer turning.
Bus 6 Consolidations
Consolidates from multiple residential area stops to centralized shopping centers and safer access points entirely off main roads.
Bus 9 Moves
Moves from Howard Street and Belmont Street directly to the wider North Dupont Road at Belmont Avenue intersection.
Bus 11 Shifts
Shifts entirely out of neighborhood stops directly to main roads and extensive shopping center parking lots for simple boarding.
Bus 12 Unification
Consolidates multiple narrow Wilmington stops down to highly visible and accessible main street locations with proper sidewalks.
Bus 14 Intersection
Moves from the residential Senatorial Drive area 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.
If your child 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 child will use on a bad weather day? Need clarification about weather route changes? Contact the transportation team: