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All transportation requests were due by July 24, 2026 at 5pm. 

The form below places your student on the transportation waitlist. Submitting this form does not guarantee transportation by the start of school. Nelson’s Bus Service will do their best to route your student as quickly as possible, but routing may not be in place until late September.

2026-27 Transportation waitlist form

• Anyone who needs transportation must please complete the 2026-2027 Waitlist Form. No student(s) will be automatically routed. 
• Please make sure to reference our interactive map before signing up for transportation. 
• Buy A Bus Seat fees have increased slightly. These rates impact resident and non-resident students who live outside the established transportation zone for the school they will be attending. Buy a Bus Seat fees are not eligible to be waived.
• All transportation notifications will be sent to families via the Stopfinder app.

Nelson's Bus Service
MononaGrove@NelsonsBusService.com
(608) 221-8417
Fax: (608) 205-9044

MGSD Transportation
transportation@mgschools.net

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Free & Reduced Meals

Your student(s) may qualify to receive meals for free or at a reduced-price depending on your household size and income levels, or through your participation in other public assistance programs. All households are encouraged to complete a Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns about the eligibility process. Rest assured, the process is entirely confidential; School Nutrition cannot disclose application and eligibility status to anyone, including other District personnel. 

There are three ways to apply:

1. Online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
2. Complete a paper application and email a copy to school.nutrition@mgschools.net
3. Mail a paper copy to:

Monona Grove School District
Attn: School Nutrition
5301 Monona Drive
Monona, WI 53716

Forms:

How to Apply for Free/Reduced Meals Through Infinite Campus

2026-27 Free/Reduced Application | Instructions | Application Frequently Asked Questions

2026-27 Free/Reduced Application - Spanish | Instructions | FAQs

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As part of our efforts to keep families well informed, to be more environmentally friendly, to embrace innovation, and to maintain fiscal responsibility, the Monona Grove School District have transitioned to electronic flyer delivery. 

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DROP OFF / PICK UP PROCEDURES PRINTOUT

As we start a new school year, here are some friendly reminders to all families about Glacial Drumlin School traffic expectations. With your help we will be able to create a SAFE environment, and a fast and efficient student drop-off and pick-up experience.

• Supervision begins at 7:45 am at GDS. Please do not drop students off before supervision is available. The first bell will ring for their first class at 7:55am. Please keep busy traffic patterns in mind when determining your family’s morning drop-off schedule. Students are expected to be in class by 8:00 am.
• Student Drop-off and Pick-up is located along the curb by the Main Office ONLY. Cars dropping off/picking-up students should pull as far forward as possible. GDS Supervision Staff will be available to assist with reminding drivers of this expectation.
• Parents/Guardians dropping-off or picking-up students should enter GDS grounds via the North driveway (along the softball diamonds), travel past the GDS playground, and pull as far forward as possible along the Main Office curb. The Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up location is clearly marked in yellow. 
• Bus Drop-off and Pick-up along with Students that Bike is located along the curb of the lower parking lot. It is clearly marked as a Bus Loading/Unloading Zone. Please do NOT park in the lower parking lot to pick-up or drop off your child. This is a safety concern. Remind your child that they must walk their bikes across the crosswalk and on the sidewalks on school grounds. Students may only lock bikes in designated bike racks located on the bike pads.

These procedures ensure that safety remains a high priority here at GDS.