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School of St. Mary Transportation 

 

 

Shuttle Bus Service 

Bus service from and to Lake Bluff and from the UGC to the PGC and back is provided daily. 
Bus service will begin on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Morning Route: 
  • 8:15 a.m. Pick-up riders at Grace United Methodist Church’s parking lot located on East Scranton Avenue in Lake Bluff (244 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff, 60044). Look for the Olson bus transportation in the parking lot. 
  • 8:25 a.m. Drop off UGC students and load PGC students at the east end of the Oakwood lot at the UGC. 
  • 8:50 a.m. Drop-off students at the PGC
Afternoon Route:
  • 3:15 p.m. Pick-up students at PGC
  • 3:30 p.m. Drop off Lake Forest riders at the curb on Illinois Road; parents/caregivers MUST receive students upon arrival and supervise students on UGC and parish grounds.
  • 3:40 p.m. Load Lake Bluff riders from UGC at Illinois Road Stop. 
  • 3:50 p.m. Drop off Lake Bluff riders at Grace United Methodist Church’s parking lot located on East Scranton Avenue in Lake Bluff (244 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff, 60044)
 
Please fill out this form if you are interested in this service for the School Year 2024-2025. The cost per student is $975. Please do not send payment with this registration form. You will receive a bus charge on your school invoice, sent through FACTS.
 

Transportation Forms:

Bus Rules 

Students are expected to be positive representatives of the School of St. Mary and to demonstrate good behavior on the bus. Some expectations for students include:  
  • Sit facing forward while the bus is in motion;  
  • Do not walk, stand, or move around while the bus is in motion;  
  • Refrain from using electronic devices;  
  • Carry all books and small instruments on their laps or in a backpack;  
  • Place nothing in the aisle;  
  • Address the driver respectfully at all times;  
  • Keep voices at a conversational level;  
  • Avoid loud, vulgar, or abusive language;  
  • Avoid all bullying activity;  
  • Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before loading and unloading;  
  • Be at the bus stop five minutes ahead of the scheduled time;  
  • Always cross at least ten feet in front of the bus when crossing to the opposite side of the  street; 
  • Bus passes may be revoked for inappropriate behavior (see also School of St. Mary Code of  Conduct).  

Please contact Amy Giannelli at (847) 283-9800

Bicycles

Students may ride bicycles to school at the Upper-Grade Center, but children are discouraged from riding their bikes to school at the Primary Grade Center. Each child is urged to lock their bicycle in the racks provided. The School of St. Mary accepts no responsibility if the bike is taken from the school premises. For safety reasons, bicycles and skateboards are not to be ridden on the school grounds.