Non-Public, Charter, Community and Private Schools

As we begin receiving and processing non-public, private, and charter school transportation requests for the 2025–2026 school year, we’re pleased to announce that the entire registration process will now take place through a convenient online portal. This means there’s no longer a need to download, complete, or email any forms or documents—making the process simpler and more efficient for everyone.

In preperation for completing the online request please reivew the following information prior to accessing the registration portal.

Each submission will require certain documents to be scanned and uploaded to accompany the request.

ID: Parent/Guardian Photo ID like a driver's license or state issued ID Card

AND:

Verification of Residence – Two (2) proofs of residency required

            *OATH OF RESIDENCY: If the custodial parent is living with a friend or family member who owns a home within the Westerville School District attendance                  boundaries, that resident must also provide their photo ID and their two (2) required proofs of residency and complete the Oath of Residency form.

             *If the custodial parent is living with a friend or family member who has a Lease, the custodial parent's name must be on the Lease as a t       
               tenant or occupant.

Proof 1 - Provide one of the following:

                 Current Active** Rental/Lease Agreement with custodial parent's name listed on the lease (with the option to redact only the financial information);
                  ** If on month-to-month lease, please include the lease and current verification from the landlord, including the landlord's contact information, on 
                   business letterhead;

                  or

               Current (dated within the past 30 days) Mortgage Statement with custodial parent's name listed. If you have closed on a new home within the last 30 days,
                 provide a copy of your settlement statement. You may redact only financial information.

                or

               Purchase/Contract Agreement to buy property (if you will close on the sale of the property within 90 days of enrollment). You may redact only financial
               information.

               AND

 Proof 2 - Provide one of the following:

               Current (dated within the past 30 days) Public Utility Bill, showing service address at a Westerville School District residence, and custodial parent/legal
                guardian's name (i.e., Gas, Water, Electric, Landline Phone, Cable, or Internet);

                or

               Current (dated within the past 30 days) Government Mailing showing a Westerville School District address and custodial parent/legal guardian's name 
                (i.e., child support, government assistance).

PLEASE REMEMBER

• It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of private school students to initiate the process of requesting transportation services.
• You will only be contacted if there is an issue with your submssion.
• The WCS Enrollment Center is the department that is responsible for the processing of the requests and document confirmation.
• The Transprotation Services team is the department that is responsible for scheduling route assignments.
• Transportation schedules will be available for access one (1) week prior to the first day of school for your student(s).
• For further information regarding transportation services, please visit our website at www.wcsoh.org/mybus
• Access the registration portal by clicking HERE.