Transportation

Xavier Catholic Schools uses Lamers Bus to provide transportation for our families. Please read below to see if you are eligible for transportation through the Appleton School District. We are always researching transportation options for our families. To register for the St. Bernadette Shuttle Bus, please follow the link below or download a copy of our Transportation Flyer for more information.

St. Bernadette Parish Shuttle Bus - Xavier Elementary, Middle and High School

We are happy to offer a shuttle bus from the St. Bernadette Parish in Appleton to the elementary, middle and high school campuses every morning and afternoon. The bus leaves the parish parking lot at 7:13 am and returns to the parish at 3:50 pm. There is no cost to use the service but parents are required to register their students annually. Please use the 2024-2025 Shuttle Bus Form to register your student(s).

Appleton Area School District Bus

A Xavier student who meets the following four criteria is eligible for public transportation services:

1. The student must reside within the Appleton Area School District’s boundaries;
2. The private school (SFXCSS Campus) is located within the boundaries of the public school district (AASD), or not more than 5 miles away along a normally traveled route;
3. The student resides at least two miles away from the private school (SFXCSS Campus).
4. The student resides within the private school’s (SFXCSS Campus) approved attendance area.

Appleton Area School District – Private Pay

Students can be picked up and/or dropped off at an existing Appleton School District bus stop for a quarterly fee of $50.70 for one-way transportation or $101.40 for two-way transportation, per child. This option is based on your home address and is determined by the Appleton School District.  Total for the full year is $405.61.

Valley Transit

Students have access to Valley Transit which allows Xavier students to ride Valley Transit for free by showing their student identification card. Free rides are offered on all regular Valley Transit bus routes anytime the buses operate on weekdays and on Saturdays.

Hortonville Area School District Bus - Xavier High School Only

Students residing in the Hortonville Area School District are eligible for transportation to Xavier High School based on their residency in the area designated as the approved attendance area.

Transportation Stipends

Several other local school districts provide transportation stipends to Xavier families. Please contact your local school district to determine if you are eligible for a stipend.