Virtual Learning Update
Due to the high number of COVID cases in Lawrence County,  the NCASD will remain in the Virtual Learning Model until December 11th, as it is the recommendation of the Department of Health is to stay virtual until the County has two consecutive weeks designated in the Moderate Phase.  Thank you! 
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Transportation
New Castle Area School District operates a bus fleet of more than 30 school buses and vans that transport over 3,200 students to New Castle Area Schools and private schools each day. The school district contracts transportation for public, non-public, and exceptional students to Laidlaw Educational Services.

During the summer months the buses are cleaned and sanitized. They are meticulously inspected by expert mechanics in order to prepare them for a laborious State Police summer inspection before they begin their fall routes. Bus routes are developed in the early summer and finalized in early August, using a bus routing software system. Student bus schedules are sent to the parents by mid-August.

All bus drivers have current clearances from the Pennsylvania State Police as well as the PA Department of Child Welfare.

The district Director of Transportation is Mrs. Debra DeBlasio. Mrs. DeBlasio can be reached at the Administration Building by contacting her office at (724) 656-4756 during the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
 
Please click HERE for a list of Frequently Asked Transportation Questions.  If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 724-656-4756. 
Contact
For immediate bus questions and concerns, please contact First Student directly:
 
Coordinator:  Barb Snyder
905 Sampson Street
New Castle, PA  16101
 
Phone Number: 724-652-1991 
New Castle Area School District
420 Fern Street
New Castle, PA 16101

Phone: 724-656-4756 | Fax: 724-656-4767
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