Bell Times / Bus Routes
Bell Times
Start time: 8:30 a.m.
End time: 3:35 p.m.
If a student is late arriving at school, they must check in with the attendance deans in the front office. If students arrive prior to 8:20, they are not to be in the halls. Prior to 8:20, middle school students can go to the MS cafeteria or to the middle school gymnasiums, where there are staff on duty to monitor students. At the end of the day, all students will be released at the same time. Bus riders should proceed quickly to their bus, located in front of the school on 41st street. All students must be out of the building, or be directly supervised by a staff member (coach, club sponsor, etc), by 3:45pm.
Regular Bell Schedule: Mondays and Fridays
| Bell Schedule | Starts | Ends |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warning Bell | 8:25 a.m. | ||
| First Period (w/Announcements) | 8:30 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | 55 min. |
| Second Period | 9:30 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | 50 min. |
| Third Period | 10:25 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. | 50 min. |
| Fourth Period | 11:20 a.m. | 12:45 p.m. | 85 min. |
| Fifth Period | 12:50 p.m. | 1:40 p.m. | 50 min. |
| Sixth Period | 1:45 p.m. | 2:35 p.m. | 50 min. |
| Seventh Period | 2:40 p.m. | 3:35 p.m. | 55 min. |
| First Lunch | 11:20 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 25 min. |
| Second Lunch | 11:50 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. | 25 min. |
| Third Lunch | 12:20 p.m. | 12:45 p.m. | 25 min. |
Advisory/Club Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
| Bell Schedule | Starts | Ends |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warning Bell | 8:25 a.m. | ||
| First Period (w/Announcements) | 8:30 a.m. | 9:20 a.m. | 50 min. |
| Second Period | 9:25 a.m. | 10:10 a.m. | 45 min. |
| Third Period | 10:15 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 45 min. |
| Fourth Period | 11:05 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 85 min. |
| Fifth Period | 12:35 p.m. | 1:20 p.m. | 45 min. |
| Activity | 1:25 p.m. | 1:55 p.m. | 30 min. |
| Sixth Period | 2:00 p.m. | 2:45 p.m. | 45 min. |
| Seventh Period | 2:50 p.m. | 3:35 p.m. | 45 min. |
| First Lunch | 11:05 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 25 min. |
| Second Lunch | 11:35 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 25 min. |
| Third Lunch | 12:05 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 25 min. |
Bus Routes
We provide bus transportation for:
- Non-transfer elementary students living 1.5 miles or more from their school; and
- Non-transfer middle school or high school students living 2 miles or more from their school.
Buses may arrive up to 15 minutes after the scheduled stop time. Students should remain at the stop up to 15 minutes after the scheduled stop time. If students wait longer than 15 minutes, call 918-833-8100.
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Learn about SAFESTOP
LIGHTEN YOUR DAILY LOAD
Parents have enough to worry about. SafeStop puts key information at the fingertips of Tulsa Public Schools parents and families, so you won’t spend time or energy wondering, “Where’s the bus?”
TRUST THAT YOUR INFORMATION IS SECURE
Security is priority one, especially where student information is concerned. All parent information is password protected within the app to prevent unauthorized people from accessing any student bus information.
KEY FEATURES
- View a real-time, map-based bus locator
- Guarantee parent and student information privacy
- Create custom zones for each stop and school
- Receive email alerts and push notifications
- Available on smartphones and tablets
SET UP SAFESTOP
- Download the SafeStop app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Enter the school access code. (5C001)
- Enter your child’s unique Student ID.
- Select the bus or route name based on school communications preference you wish to track.
- Create alert zones around drop-off and pick-up points.
You’re all set! You will be able to track the movement of the bus during active route times and receive notifications when the bus enters your custom alert zone(s).
If you have any questions or need assistance, call our customer service center at (918)833-8100.
Who do I call if my child has not returned home from school on time?
- First call the school
- If you do not get an answer, call transportation at 918-833-8100
- Note: buses may run 10 minutes after the posted stop time
TPSRides
Tulsa Public Schools high school students can ride the MetroLink Tulsa buses free of charge with valid ID.
Visit MetroLink Tulsa for more information and to plan your ride.
