Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, Granville CSD will return to a single bus run for all school buildings—similar to the schedule used before COVID. This change replaces the current two-tiered system (separate runs for elementary and Jr/Sr High) with one unified route.
This update is designed to better support families by making it easier for students to get to school on time every day. By narrowing the gap between school start and end times across buildings, we’re creating a more consistent daily schedule for students and families alike. The single-run system will also simplify bus driver staffing and improve overall transportation efficiency.
To help ensure a safe and age-appropriate bus environment, Jr/Sr High students will sit in the back half of the bus, while elementary students will be seated in the front. This seating arrangement will help maintain a positive and respectful atmosphere for all riders.
For planning purposes, please review the updated start and end times for each school building below.
Granville Jr/Sr High School (JSHS)
Arrival and Breakfast 7:20 am - 7:45 am
School Day Starts (First Period) at 7:45 am
Dismissal at 2:15 pm
Buses Depart 2:20 pm
Granville Elementary School (GES)
GES Breakfast is 7:30 am - 7:50 am
GES Start Time is 7:55 am. Family Drop Off is 7:50 am. (Students in Class by 7:55 am)
GES End Time is 2:15 for Walkers and Student Pick Up. Bus Students 2:25pm.
Mary J. Tanner Primary School (MJT)
MJT Breakfast is 7:45 am - 8:00 am
MJT Start Time is 8:00 am. Family Drop Off is 7:45 am.(Students in Class by 8:00 am)
MJT End Time is 2:30 pm for Student Pick Up. Buses Leave by 2:40 pm.
UPK Drop Off is 8:15, Pick Up at 2:20. (Please Note: UPK Has No GCSD Transportation)
BUS AFTERNOON DEPARTURE TIMES
JSHS 2:20
GES 2:27
MJT 2:40
FAQ
Can students enter the building at breakfast time, even if they aren't getting breakfast? What happens if my student is late, will they miss breakfast?
At the Jr/Sr High, students may enter as early as 7:20am whether they choose to get breakfast or not and can wait in the gym prior to first period. Grab and go breakfasts are available if they are late, until 9:30 am.
At Granville Elementary (GES), students will not be in the building unless the weather requires it or they have arrived early for breakfast. Students will have the ability to grab and go breakfasts at GES if they are late.
At Mary J. Tanner Primary School (MJT), students may enter the building starting at 7:45 am even if they are not getting breakfast. If they enter by 8:15 am they will have access to breakfast at MJT.
Will special education bus riders be on one route as well?
Special Transportation as per the Student's IEP will be implemented. More information about bus routes for all of our students will follow as we near the beginning of the school year.
RESOURCES
Here is the link to the 2025-2026 School Calendar. (This schedule will likely be adjusted over the summer of 2025).
My K12 Bus App - Here is the link to a free app to track your students' bus during the school year.
Need help getting to school on time? Here is the link to the Community School page to review the attendance tips section.
Not sure who to contact? Here is a link to all the school departments.
Questions about transportation? Please contact communications and community staff at krozell@granvillecsd.org until the transportation supervisor has been filled.