Transportation
Traffic Updates
To prioritize student safety, LCS tenaciously evaluates policies, procedures, and practices. In light of ongoing parking limitations and a continued focus on campus security, traffic and parking procedures have been updated for the 2025-2026 school year.
Liberty Common School owns and operates a small fleet of buses to provide limited morning and afternoon shuttle service between campuses. This service is intended to assist families with specific transportation needs, including:
- Families with children attending multiple campuses
- Families of staff members working at any of the four campuses
- Families whose child(ren) participate in after-school programs at another campus
- Families with junior-high or high-school students involved in after-school co-curricular activities (e.g., athletics, theatre) at another campus
- Families living more than 15 miles from the campus their student attends
If buses reach capacity, seats will be prioritized according to the scenarios listed above, in the order presented.
Shuttle service operates Monday through Friday. Families will be notified in advance of any schedule changes or cancellations.
To ride a Liberty Common School bus, families must complete both the Intent to Ride Form and the Bus Behavior Contract, acknowledging the rules and expectations for bus conduct. The Intent to Ride Form is included in the online Annual Update, which all families are required to complete in August.
Shuttle-Bus Schedule
Buses will depart promptly at the times listed below. To maintain an efficient and reliable shuttle service, Liberty Common School buses operate on a strict schedule and will not wait for late students under any circumstances. Students must be at the designated pick-up location and ready to board before the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals will miss the bus and must arrange alternate transportation. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for morning routines and afternoon transitions to ensure your student is on time.
The shuttle schedule is organized by campus location.
Aristotle Campus Students
| Morning Location To/From | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plato Campus to Aristotle Campus | 7:30 AM (Back Bus Zone) | 7:50 AM (West Bus Zone) |
| Afternoon Location To/From | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Aristotle Campus to Plato Campus | 3:10 PM (West Bus Zone) | 3:30 PM (Back Bus Zone) |
Plato Campus Students
| Morning Location To/From | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aristotle Campus to Plato Campus | 7:00 AM (West Bus Zone) | 7:25 AM (Back Bus Zone) |
| High School to Plato Campus (with stop at Junior High) | 7:15 AM (Main Lot) |
7:20 AM (Drop-off at Sharp Point and March Court) 7:25 AM (Back Bus Zone) |
| Afternoon Location To/From | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|
Plato Campus to High School *For families with elementary and HS students |
3:10 PM (Back Bus Zone) | 3:15 PM (Main Lot) |
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Plato Campus to High School (with stop at Junior High) *For families with elementary, JH, and HS students |
3:15 PM (Back Bus Zone) |
3:25 PM (Pick-up at LCJHS Main Lot) 3:30 PM (Main Lot) |
LCJHS Students
| Morning Location To/From | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| High School to Plato Campus (with stop at Junior High) | 7:15 AM (Main Lot) |
7:20 AM (Drop-off at Sharp Point and March Court) 7:25 AM (Back Bus Zone) |
| Afternoon Location To/From | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|
Plato Campus to High School (with stop at Junior High) *For families with elementary, JH, and HS students |
3:15 PM (Back Bus Zone) |
3:25 PM (Pick-up at LCJHS Main Lot) 3:30 PM (Main Lot) |
|
Plato Campus/LCJHS to Aristotle Campus *For JH students and athletes traveling to the Aristotle campus after school |
3:35 PM (Back Bus Zone) | 4:00PM (West Bus Zone) |
LCHS Students
| Afternoon Location To/From | Departure Time | Arrival Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
High School to Plato Campus * For sibling pick-up only; no athletes |
2:55 PM (Main Lot) | 3:00 PM (Back Bus Zone) | |
|
High School to Plato Campus *Sibling pick-up and athletes |
3:25 PM (Main Lot) | 3:30 PM (Back Bus Zone) |
Plato Campus / Liberty Common Junior High School Traffic and Parking Maps
Liberty Common School Shuttle-Bus Expectations
Riding the Liberty Common School (LCS/LCHS) shuttle bus is a privilege shared by students, families, and staff. To ensure safety and maintain an orderly environment, students must follow all rules and demonstrate respectful, responsible behavior while riding the bus. By completing the Intent-to-Ride Form and Bus-Behavior Contract, families agree to the expectations and consequences outlined below.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to:
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Remain seated, facing forward with their backs against the seat.
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Keep hands, feet, and personal belongings to themselves.
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Speak quietly at all times, including while waiting at bus stops.
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Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before approaching it.
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Provide their name to the bus driver when asked.
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Follow all directions given by the bus driver.
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Use kind and respectful language; inappropriate language and conversations are not permitted.
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Respect the bus driver, all passengers, and personal property—both on the bus and at bus stops.
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Treat bus property with care.
All bus expectations fall under the behavioral standards outlined in the Liberty Common School Student–Parent Handbooks.
Consequences for Misconduct
Failure to follow these rules may result in disciplinary action. In serious cases, bus privileges may be suspended immediately.
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First Offense:
A school administrator will notify the student's parent(s)/guardian(s). The student will receive a warning, and appropriate disciplinary measures may be taken. -
Second Offense:
A school administrator will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s). The student may lose bus privileges for 3 to 5 school days. -
Third Offense:
A school administrator will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s). The student may lose bus privileges for 10 school days. -
Severe Infractions:
In cases involving physical violence or other serious behavior, the student may be suspended from the bus immediately for a period determined by school administration.
Note:
If a student is suspended from the bus, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange transportation between campuses. Repeated referrals or violations may result in loss of bus privileges for the remainder of the school year.