West Holmes Local Schools provides transportation for eligible students to their private/parochial school. Complete one form for each student requesting transportation for the 2026-2027 school year.
All requests for transportation for the 2026-2027 school year should be submitted by September 1, 2026.
Requests made after August 1, 2026 may take 5-7 work days for transportation to be arranged.
Payment in Lieu of Transportation
As always, if you choose payment in lieu of transportation for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the request form by September 30, 2026 to indicate your selection.
West Holmes Local Schools may offer payment in lieu of transportation when the District determines that transporting an eligible student to a nonpublic school is impractical. Families must be notified by the Transportation Department that their student qualifies before completing the reimbursement request.
Important Eligibility Information
Students who reside within the West Holmes Local School District and attend an eligible nonpublic school may qualify for payment in lieu of transportation when District transportation is not available.
Students who qualified during the 2025-2026 school year may remain eligible for 2026-2027 if their home address, school of attendance, and other eligibility factors have not changed.
Parents and guardians are responsible for notifying the District of:
A change in home address
A change in school of attendance
A new request for transportation or payment in lieu
A change in home address
Reimbursement will not be issued when District transportation was available but the family chose not to use it.
Near the end of the school year, the District will verify each eligible student's attendance before issuing reimbursement.
Application Deadline
September 30, 2026
Requests received after the deadline will not be accepted.
In accordance with RC 3327.02, the board of education of a city, exempted village, or local school district may determine that it is impractical to transport a pupil who is eligible for transportation to and from a school under Section 3327.01 of the Revised Code.