Transportation

Every school day, students travel to Pingree from 53 towns and communities across two states; with that in mind, we offer transportation options to allow for easy commuting via bus, car, and train. We have four bus routes that service nearby towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as pick-up and drop-off service at the nearby Hamilton/Wenham train station.

The rate for each bus route per student is $2,800 ($2,900 for 2024–2025). FACTS Management will handle the billing and payment processing for transportation payments. Transportation will be billed in one installment at the beginning of the academic year and due by January 31. FACTS provides an option for transportation costs to be paid in full or in multiple installments.

Please be aware that Pingree School’s expenses related to the bus are for the entire academic year and our fees cover these fixed expenses for the entire academic year; this rate cannot be pro-rated or adjusted based on usage. 

The train station bus rate is $500.

Pingree has limited financial assistance to help with busing costs available to families who have qualified for and are receiving financial aid.

Yes, your child can ride the bus in only one direction, but the fee cannot be adjusted, as Pingree’s bus-related expenses are fixed for the academic year.

Yes, your child can ride the bus for a portion of the academic year, but the fee cannot be adjusted, as Pingree’s bus-related expenses are fixed for the academic year.

In the event that an item is left behind on the bus, the student should first contact the Main Office at 978.468.4415 to ensure that it has not been turned in to the school’s lost and found. Transportation Liaison Pam Sidell will assist if further contact with the bus company is necessary.

Transportation Liaison Pam Sidell sends a calendar, detailing all expected adjustments to the bus schedule, to parents and students every month via email.

Although bus stops and pickup times will be similar each year, bus routes are reviewed each summer to ensure they effectively accommodate all riders.

Please ensure that your child arrives at their bus stop at least 10 minutes before their designated pickup time.

If the bus has not arrived by its scheduled pick up time, please notify the Main Office so that they will find out its status. Students and parents will be notified of the bus’s estimated arrival time by text at the mobile numbers provided during bus registration. If students are late to school because the bus was late, there is no penalty. It is recorded as an excused tardy.

In the event that your child misses the bus to or from school, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide back-up transportation.

Yes, once registered, your child may ride the bus along any Pingree School route. As a courtesy, please notify Transportation Liaison Pam Sidell in the Main Office so that she can advise the bus company.

In the event that your child misses the bus due to a required afternoon activity, Pingree School makes every attempt to provide alternate later transportation at no additional cost. Students should contact Gerard Garret regarding travel needs at least one week prior to the event. Once transport plans have been finalized, your child will be notified of the details.

Yes, your child would be permitted to ride with another bus-registered student. Please notify the Main Office so that they can make the necessary arrangements.

Students are expected to abide by all school rules on the bus. Any behavioral violations that occur on the school bus are subject to the disciplinary processes outlined in the Student/Family Handbook provided annually to families.

For any bus-related questions, please contact Transportation Liaison Pam Sidell at 978.465.4415, ext. 300.

Yes, many of our students drive themselves to school. To register as a student driver, a student must submit a registration form to the Dean of Students’ Office. They will be provided with a parking placard to display when parked on campus.

The online family directory, which is accessible via the Parent Portal and the Student Portal, is a great resource in coordinating shared rides to school and campus events.