Transportation
Students are expected to adhere to specific school bus safety rules as a condition of this privilege to ride the school bus to and from their campus of attendance. Violations of safety rules can create a dangerous situation for all bus riders. Students who do not respond appropriately to these requirements or the instructions given by their bus driver will be reported to the campus for administrative sanctions. Consequences may include loss of school bus riding privilege when their conduct represents a threat to other passengers or to the safe operation of the school bus.
In accordance with State law, standees may be permitted to and from school for the first 30 days of the school year (to allow time to balance the number of passengers on routes).
ACPS school and field trip transportation information
- Weather Delay and Closure Decisions
- Cab and Out-of-Division Bus Transportation during Inclement Weather
- Walk-to-School Policy
- School Bus Schedules
- Students with Specialized Transportation Needs
- ECSE and Kindergarten Student Transportation
- Field Trip Information
Weather Delay and Closure Decisions
Cab and Out-of-Division Bus Transportation during Inclement Weather
Walk-to-School Policy
School Bus Schedules
Students with Specialized Transportation Needs
ECSE and Kindergarten Student Transportation
Field Trip Information
DASH buses are fare free in the City of Alexandria.
DASH buses are fare free in the City of Alexandria. That means Alexandria City High School (ACHS) students do not need to use an app or ID card to ride a DASH bus. They can just hop on board and get a ride to school and back home at the end of their day. In fact, all ACPS students, staff and families can use DASH to get around town, go to and from school and ride for free every day.
For more information about the New DASH Network, including the New DASH Network Trip Planner, bus routes and service details — and information in Spanish and Amharic, as well — visit the DASH Network webpage.
Contact Information
Director of Pupil Transportation and Fleet Management
mechale.johnson@acps.k12.va.us
Contact Information
ACPS Transportation Center
3540 Wheeler Ave.
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
703-461-4169
Assistant Director
fatima.orellana@acps.k12.va.us
Fleet Maintenance Manager
james.wood@acps.k12.va.us
Administrative Assistant
Call 703-461-4169