The Durango School District (DSD) Transportation Department has made a few changes to the way bus registrations are being collected for 2026-27. During the online school registration process, you have the chance to fill out the 2026-27 Bus Registration Form. (You may also access the form here.) Please complete the form as soon as possible — but ONLY if your student's transportation needs will change between last school year and next, as follows:
- New to the district
- Changing schools
- Change of address
- Other new or changed transportation needs
Transportation staff are processing changes and building updated routes over the summer so routes are ready before school starts.
No changes to report? Confirm your student's route in Stopfinder
If you are a returning family whose bus-riding needs will not change between this school year and next (same school and same home address), you only need to confirm your student's route in Stopfinder. Do not complete the 2026-27 Bus Registration Form.
Don't miss important updates: Download the Stopfinder app
Durango School District uses the Stopfinder app to communicate with bus-riding families. This free app allows you to:
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Track your student’s bus in real time
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Receive route changes or delay notifications
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Stay informed about transportation updates
Families must download the Stopfinder app to receive messages. Without it, we cannot reach you with important updates.
Need a Stopfinder account?
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New DSD Families: If you are a new Stopfinder user, you may not be able to log in to Stopfinder immediately. Rather, the DSD Transportation Department will create a Stopfinder account for you, and you will receive an email invitation to log in once bus transportation details for 2026-27 have been finalized and uploaded to the app.
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Returning DSD Families: If you are a returning DSD family and need help locating or logging into your Stopfinder account, please email the DSD Transportation Department with the following details:
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Parent/guardian name
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Student name
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Request for a Stopfinder invite
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Pre-K students: Special procedures
Pre-K students are not allowed on the bus for the first week of school. All pre-K students must be weighed in at the school and approved to ride. Pre-K students riding the bus who require a car seat must be placed in the car seat by a parent or guardian.
Additional reminders
- A student ID is required to ride the bus.
- Students must be at their assigned stop 5 minutes before the scheduled stop time.
- Bus routes depend on early registration and student volume.
We appreciate your prompt attention so we can help ensure a smooth and safe start to the 2026-27 school year!