STAR Catholic Students

Transportation Application and Payment Instructions

Eligibility

• Transportation is provided only for rural STAR Catholic students who live within the Leduc attendance boundary.
• Grades 7–8: Father Leduc Catholic School
• Grades K–6: École Notre Dame School
• ❌ Transportation is not available for Grades K–6 at Father Leduc Catholic School.
• If you require busing within the City of Leduc or to/from/within The City of Beaumont, contact the STAR Catholic Transportation Department at 780-986-2500.

Registration

• Eligible students must register directly with Black Gold Schools Transportation.
• Registration is required each school year.
• 2025–2026 registration: use the link below.
• 2026–2027 registration opens in early May 2026; the new link will appear here at that time.
• All applications are subject to approval by the Transportation Department.

Fees & Bus Passes

• Fees are based on boundary areas. Unsure about eligibility? Email transportation@blackgold.ca.
• Payment must be made in full and in person before your child can ride.
• You will be emailed when bus passes are ready for pick-up, our address is, 1101 5th Street, Nisku, AB – 3rd Floor Reception.
• Check the following resources for details:
• • Transportation Fees & Payment Information

Next Steps After Submitting Your Application

1. Log into your Bus Planner Parent Portal and add your child using their student ID. (Email transportation@blackgold.ca if you don’t have it.)
2. Check your Bus Planner parent portal regularly for pick-up and drop-off information.
3. Download the Bus Status 4 app. Star your child’s bus and turn on notifications for real-time updates.
4. Reminder: It is the parents responsibility to check Bus Planner for transportation details.

📌 Registration Note

The link below is for 2025–2026 transportation registration only.

➡️ 2026–2027 registration opens in early May 2026. The new link will appear here at that time.

(Parents, please don’t use this link for the 26/27 school year — wait for the updated form!)

🚨 Important

Please review our transportation page for:

• Inclement weather policy
• Bus Planner info and setup
• Instructions for downloading the Bus Status 4 app
• Student expectations on the bus

Note: While STAR Catholic families use a different application process, all other transportation policies and guidelines still apply.

Have questions? Start with our FAQs — it’s the quickest way to find answers!
🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Mon-Fri
🕒 Summer Hours from July 7 to August 15: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 12:45 PM – 4:30 PM, closed on Fridays.

Need further assistance or have an urgent concern? Visit our Contact Us! page for the best way to reach the Transportation team.