Planning a Move?

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Lise Ross

Please refer to the attached document below for helpful tips and transportation reminders to be aware of during your relocation.

Link to Planning a Move

Transportation Notification

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Lise Ross

It may take up to 3 working days from the time of registration/change of student information at the school for transportation to be set-up, as schools must first input information into their Student Information System. Student data is transmitted electronically to STEO 1-2 times per day. After the data is received, the Transportation Planner routes the student(s) as soon as possible and the bus company receives the latest transportation information as of midnight that day. The following Read more [...]

Finding Your Bus Stop Information

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Pat Scissons

Parents or students wanting to confirm busing information require an OEN number. Any new students or Junior and Senior Kindergarten students will use the School Assigned Student ID number until such time that a OEN number is assigned. Parents and students may contact the school (not the Board Office) if they don’t know their OEN or Student ID number. If you are unable to reach the school before August 26th, please don’t hesitate to call STEO at 855-925-0022 or 613-925-0022. OEN numbers Read more [...]

Receive text messages for School Vehicle Cancellations using fast follow

Posted on September 8, 2015 by admin

Have you always wanted to receive a text message if school vehicles have been cancelled or delayed? Well we are excited to provide you with a way to start receiving them. By following @STEOcancels you will only be receiving text messages when there are cancellations. Please remember that message and data rates may apply for receiving SMS messages Send follow @STEOcancels to 21212 which is Twitter’s shortcode and you will start receiving Tweets from that user on your device as SMS messages. Click Read more [...]

Updated – Parent Portal a Gateway to Busing Information

Posted on September 8, 2015 by admin

Parents and students can register for a free service offered through the Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) website to obtain important transportation information. You can register through Parent Login/Parent Portal on the STEO website to find out transportation - pickup and dropoff information. You can also subscribe to receive email notifications for delays and cancellations. “The website feature will allow parents and students to quickly and conveniently access important Read more [...]

Brochure: Guidelines for Parents and Students

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Snap360 Support

We have put together a brochure that outlines the important guidelines for parents and students. Please click on the link below to download the brochure.

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Simple safety rules to discuss with your children

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

We remind all parents and guardians to review with their children these simple safety rules for walking to and from school. Here are some suggestions for parents to discuss with their children: 1) Teach your child to memorize important information: Have your child memorize important addresses such as their home address and important telephone numbers – their parents’ work numbers, home numbers, or the number of a trusted neighbour – and go over these on a regular basis so they know who they Read more [...]

Bus Cancellation Video – Created Fall 2012

Posted on December 7, 2012 by admin

December 2012 NEW! STEO Inclement Weather Video - click Bus Cancellation Video to see. Foul weather spurs on a blizzard of activity at STEO Join STEO’s GM/CAO Ron Cotnam, as he walks viewers through the detailed process involved in the important decision to cancel transportation – a decision which is always informed first and foremost by issues of student safety. In the video, Cotnam describes the stakeholders involved in the decision-making process and clearly outlines the steps Read more [...]

STEO —> Inclement Weather Transportation Cancellation Process

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

There may be times when the weather will cause school bus and special vehicle transportation to be disrupted. STEO is working cooperatively with bus contractors to ensure that our approach to transportation during inclement weather is coordinated and designed with the safety of students in mind. We have designed systems with Pelmorex/The Weather Network and bus contractors in order to receive the most up-to-date information about local weather and road conditions. Decisions concerning the cancellation Read more [...]

STEO —> Inclement Weather Communication Process

Posted on October 29, 2012 by admin

Methods of Communicating School Vehicle Cancellations Due to Inclement Weather Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) would like to advise students and parent(s)/guardian(s) that we have three (3) methods in which you can check for school vehicle cancellations: 1. Announcements regarding the cancellation of school bus and special vehicle transportation will be broadcasted starting at 6:15 a.m. on local area radio stations. 2. Our Website at www.steo.ca will have information Read more [...]