Subject: Important Update: Expanded Walk Zones for VAISD Students

Dear Van Alstyne ISD Bus Rider Families,

We want to inform you of an important update regarding student transportation for the 2025–2026 school year. The Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees has approved an expansion to our district’s designated walk zones. As a result, some students who previously qualified for bus transportation will now be expected to walk to and from school.

The following neighborhoods and streets have been added to the walk zones, meaning bus transportation will no longer be provided for students living in these areas:

 Partin Elementary:

• Georgetown subdivision north of Village Park Parkway

 Sanford Elementary:

• Windscape Apartments

• Nunnalee Ave, Fielder Dr, Gilcrease St, Miller Ln, WA Denton Dr, and North Dallas Ave (between Blassingame and W Van Alstyne Parkway)

• Baldwin St, Columbia College St, Texana St, Stinnett Dr, and Bailey St (between N Waco St and Nunnalee Ave)

 Van Alstyne Middle School:

• Windscape Apartments

• Nunnalee Ave, Fielder Dr, Gilcrease St, Miller Ln, WA Denton Dr, and North Dallas Ave (between Blassingame and W Van Alstyne Parkway)

• Baldwin St, Columbia College St, Texana St, Stinnett Dr, and Bailey St (between N Waco St and Nunnalee Ave)

These changes are effective at the start of the 2025–2026 school year. We understand that transportation changes may require adjustments for your family, and we appreciate your understanding as we align with state guidelines and prioritize safety and efficiency across the district.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the VAISD Transportation Department at [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support of Van Alstyne ISD.