Students who live more than two miles from the school in which they are enrolled are eligible for HISD transportation at district-designated stops. Students that live outside of the HISD district or have any type of transfer other than Magnet are not eligible for bus transportation.

• HISD Transportation Department is responsible for preparing routes and schedules. Please note HISD Transportation, not Pershing, assigns all bus routes to the students and assigns the closest HISD approved bus stop to the student’s physical address on file at Pershing Middle School. General information and requests for bus transportation can be made through Pershing Magnet Office.
• Parent responsibilities:
  • Riding the bus is a privilege and HISD transportation service can be discontinued at any time per the HISD Code of Conduct.
  • Each morning make sure your student is ready to board the bus by arriving at the assigned bus stop 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
  • Bus riders are only allowed to ride routes assigned by HISD.
  • Alternate pick up and drop off locations should be used only in the event of an emergency.
  • Discuss the transportation rules, regulations, and appropriate behaviors with your child.
  • School districts are not required by law to provide bus service.
• Student responsibilities:
  • Riding the bus is a privilege and HISD transportation service can be discontinued at any time per the HISD Code of Conduct.
  • Observe the same conduct rules as you would in the classroom.
  • Use appropriate language and be courteous to all persons on the bus.
  • Do not eat or drink on the bus.
  • Throwing objects out of a window or littering the bus is prohibited.
  • Always remain seated, facing the front until you arrive at your destination.
  • Obey the bus driver.
  • Keep your hands, feet, and head inside of the bus always.
  • Respect school property.
• Bus drop off in the morning is on Braes Blvd. Students are to exit their bus and report directly to their designated grade-level area.
• Bus dismissal is on Braes Blvd. every afternoon. Students must be in the cafeteria by 4:05 p.m. 
• When an HISD bus arrives late to Pershing (after 8:30 am), students on that bus will receive a hall pass once they enter the building. Students are to report to their classroom within 5 minutes or their arrival which will be noted on the hall pass.