Indian River School District Adding Real-Time Bus Tracker to Parent App

VERO BEACH — The School District of Indian River County is rolling out a new bus tracking tool designed to give parents live updates on their children’s rides.

The feature, called Chipmunk School Bus Tracker, will be available soon through the existing MySDIRC app.

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The app integrates directly with the existing district communication platform to provide real-time updates:

• Integration: Accessible directly through the MySDIRC Mobile App.
• Live Tracking: Displays real-time location mapping of school buses.
• Arrival Times: Generates live, estimated arrival updates for student stops.
• Notifications: Pushes instant transportation alerts regarding delays or route changes.

Other Florida school districts that currently use the Chipmunk app by BusPlanner for real-time school bus tracking and parent alerts include St. Johns County School District and Clay County District Schools.

This tool is a great way to keep families informed and connected throughout the school day. Parents will be able to check a bus’s current position and get notifications if schedules change.