Transportation

Bus transportation for our students occurs through a number of different venues: Holland Public Schools, Zeeland Public Schools, and Holland Christian Schools. Each of these providers have their own registration which can be found below.

Our Holland and Zeeland Public School partners have been generous with sharing resources, and we appreciate their cooperation, though these schools are permitted to transport only residents of their own school districts.

Registration for 24-25 transportation opens on May 20 and ends on July 1, 2024.

Following the July 1st registration deadline, HC reserves the right to decline requests if bus capacity limits are met and/or locations are outside of our route boundaries. For further inquiries, please email our transportation coordinator or call 616.820.2805.

Busing Information

Transportation Dates

Holland Christian Transportation is unavailable on school Holidays and Breaks. You can find a calendar with these dates on our Calendar Page.

Calendar Page

Transportation Handbook

The Transportation Handbook contains general information as well as the policies that must be followed in order to be eligible for our Transportation services.

HCS Transportation Handbook

Transportation Overview

Which transportation option do I need?
We’ve compiled a brief overview of what transportation options are available to you based on where you reside in the Holland Area. For more detailed information and to register for transportation see the sections below for more details. If you have any questions please email our Transportation coordinator or call 616.820.2805.

Southside Holland

For families outside of the Holland Public School district who reside south and east of Holland, in Allegan County, including Saugatuck, Hamilton, Overisel, Oakland and need transportation to South Side Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, Forest School, the Middle School, or the High School.

For only students in Rose Park Spanish Immersion Program there is a shuttle between the High School and Rose Park.

For Pine Ridge or Forest School students participating in Before/After School Care at South Side there is a shuttle available from Pine Ridge and the Forest School to South Side.

Northside Holland

For families who live on the Northside of Holland and need transportation to Rose Park Elementary, the Middle School, or the High School.

City of Holland Residents

For families who live in the Holland Public School District and need transportation to South Side Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, Forest School, the Middle School, or the High School. To qualify for HPS transportation you must live more than 1.25 miles from your elementary school, or more than 1.5 miles from the Middle or High School.

City of Zeeland Residents (9th-12th Grade Only)

For families who reside in the Zeeland School District and would like transportation for their High School Students to Holland Christian.

Southside Holland Transportation

Fees & Registration

The fee for home route service is $325/student, regardless of usage. The fee for the Rose Park shuttle service is $170/student unless otherwise noted, regardless of usage. For those who would like, there is an option on the registration form to add your transportation fee to your tuition payment.

Families desiring transportation for 24-25 school year must complete the Southside Transportation Form to be eligible for busing, even if they have used transportation in the past. Open registration for the 24-25 school year begins May 20 and ends July 1.

South Side Transportation Form

Bus Routes

Routes are built around those who have registered during the open registration period. Late registration may result in a delayed start date or placement on a wait list. Students are asked to have only one pick-up and drop-off location. HC reserves the right to determine final drop off/pickup locations as well as transportation boundaries. Bus route information will be provided via email the first week of August to all families who register by July 1st.

High School to Rose Park Shuttle for Spanish Immersion Students

This shuttle is limited to Rose Park Spanish Immersion students who live on the South Side of Holland. The fee for the Rose Park shuttle is $170/student. Register for the RP Spanish Immersion shuttle here.

Morning pickup from the High School’s West parking lot depot near the tennis courts at 7:55 am.
Afternoon drop off to the High School’s West parking lot depot near the tennis courts at approximately 3:45 pm. depending on weather and traffic.

RP Spanish Immersion Shuttle Form

Shuttle for Before/After School Care Participants

There is a free shuttle service to South Side Elementary available for children attending Pine Ridge or Forest School who are also participating in Before/After School Care at South Side Elementary. The Before/After School Care Transportation Form must be completed for each child using the service.

Before/After School Care Transportation Form

Southside Bus Transportation Group

The South Side Bus Transportation (SBT) is a non-profit, parent-led group, created specifically to support families of Allegan County in the Saugatuck, Hamilton, Overisel, Oakland and south Holland areas with busing to Holland Christian Schools. SBT hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to help keep transportation costs affordable, and families that participate earn money to offset the cost of busing. Contact them to learn more!

Event Dates:

SBT Annual Meeting: Held in February/March, Trestle Stop Restaurant, Hamilton
Holland 100 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: 3rd Saturday in July, East Saugatuck CRC, Holland
Trap Shoot Fundraiser: Held in September, Hamilton Rod & Gun Club, Hamilton

SBT Officers:

Josh Hoffman, SBT President (josh.coffman@comcast.net)
Sarah Essenburg, SBT Treasurer (essenburgs@gmail.com)
Michelle Lampen, SBT Secretary (michelle@winningathome.com)

Address:

Southside Bus Transportation
P.O. Box 85
Hamilton, MI 49419

Northside Holland Transportation

For families who live on the Northside of Holland and need transportation to Rose Park Elementary, the Middle School, or the High School.

Fees & Registration

The fee for home route service is $325/student, regardless of usage. The fee for building to building shuttle service is $170/student unless otherwise noted, regardless of usage. For those who would like, there is an option on the registration form to add your transportation fee to your tuition payment.

Families desiring transportation for 24-25 school year must complete the Northside Transportation Form for each student to be eligible for busing, even if they have used transportation in the past. Open registration for the 24-25 school year begins May 20 and ends July 1.

Northside Transportation Form

Bus Routes

Rose Park-Middle/High School Shuttle for 6th-12th Grade Students

A shuttle bus is available to transport middle and high school students to and from Rose Park Elementary.

Morning Pickup from Rose Park at 7:30am.
Afternoon drop off to Rose Park in time for transferring to a home route service bus or parent pickup.

City of Holland Residents

Fees & Registration

There is no fee for Holland Public bussing. Families desiring transportation for the 24-25 school year must complete the Holland Public Transportation Form, even if they have used the service in previous years, to be eligible for busing. Questions about this busing service should be directed to Holland Public Schools Transportation at 616.494.2950.

Bus Routes

Only one pick-up location and drop-off location is allowed. Final locations will be determined by the Holland Public Schools Transportation Department. You will be notified by HPS in mid-August of the stop location, pick-up and drop-off times

Important Notice Regarding HPS Bussing: Holland Christian does not control the availability of this service or communication about this service. HPS transportation availability and communication is subject to HPS staffing and leadership. As a courtesy we will re-communicate updates that we are made aware of, but it is the responsibility of each family using this service to be aware of HPS calendar dates (posted on their website & subject to change) and plan accordingly.

City of Zeeland Residents

For families with High School students who work or reside in the Zeeland School District and would like transportation to Holland Christian High School. New for 24-25: Zeeland Public Schools will be providing only the AM transportation and Holland Christian will be providing the PM transportation. If you need both AM & PM shuttle service you will need to complete BOTH the Zeeland Public Transportation form and the After School Holland Chrsitian Transportation form. Questions about the AM shuttle service should be directed to Zeeland Public Schools Transportation at 616.748.3425. Questions about the PM shuttle service should be directed to Holland Christian Schools at 616.820.2805 or by emailing the HC Transportation Coordinator.

AM Shuttle Provided by Zeeland Public Schools

AM Shuttle Fees & Registration

There is no fee for the AM Shuttle provided by Zeeland Public Schools. Families desiring transportation for the 24-25 school year families must complete the ZPS AM Shuttle Transportation Form. ZPS will notify families once confirmed for 24-25.

ZPS AM Shuttle Transportation Form

Pickup & Dropoff for the AM Shuttle from Zeeland to Holland

Pickup location is New Groningen Elementary School (10542 Chicago Dr, Zeeland), Time TBA
Drop off location is Holland Christian High School

Important Notice Regarding the AM Shuttle provided by Zeeland Public Schools: Holland Christian does not control the availability of this service or communication about this service. ZPS transportation availability and communication is subject to ZPS staffing and leadership. As a courtesy we will re-communicate updates that we are made aware of, but it is the responsibility of each family using this service to be aware of ZPS calendar dates (posted on their website & subject to change) and plan accordingly. Questions about the AM shuttle service should be directed to Zeeland Public Schools Transportation at 616.748.3425. ZPS will notify families once their registration is confirmed.

PM Shuttle Provided by Holland Christian Schools

PM Shuttle Fees & Registration

The fee for the PM shuttle is $170/student, regardless of usage. There is an option on the registration form to add your transportation fee to your tuition payment for those who would like to do so.

HCS PM Shuttle Transportation Form

Pickup & Dropoff for the PM Shuttle from Holland to Zeeland

Pickup location is Holland Christian High School (Door D).
Drop off location is Zeeland Christian School (334 W Central Ave, Zeeland), Time TBA

Important Notice Regarding the PM Shuttle provided by Holland Christian Schools: The PM shuttle is provided by Holland Christian Schools and is determined by the Holland Christian School calendar and not the Zeeland Public School Calendar. Questions about the PM shuttle service should be directed to Holland Christian Schools at 616.820.2805 or by emailing the HC Transportation Coordinator.

Have Questions?

We are here to help! Contact the Administration Office at 616.820.2805 or transportation@hollandchristian.org with any questions.

Email the Transportation Coordinator