Every school day, many Valencia students rely on Santa Clarita Transit’s Supplemental School Day service to get to class in a safe and timely manner. These special routes serve schools all across Santa Clarita, including Rancho Pico Junior High and West Ranch High School, helping students travel independently while reducing traffic congestion around school zones. Best of all, students living in Valencia by FivePoint qualify for a free Santa Clarita Transit pass through VALENCIA GO’s transit subsidy!
The service is designed to fit the school day schedule, with routes that start and end in Valencia by FivePoint. For parents, it can provide a convenient alternative to the morning and afternoon school commute. For students, riding transit offers an opportunity to build independence, take responsibility for their daily routine, and connect with friends along the way. This week, we’re spotlighting a local family whose students ride on Route 635 from Valencia by FivePoint to Rancho Pico Jr. High/West Ranch High.
Meet Lola, a Valencia resident and parent of two students who ride the supplemental school routes. Lola first heard about the initiative through VALENCIA GO and quickly realized that the bus offered a practical alternative to driving. “The route to school was convenient and saves me time,” she explained.
Once her family settled into the routine, Lola began noticing even more benefits. Her children genuinely enjoy riding the bus together, and she has seen the experience help them develop a greater sense of independence and responsibility.
What started as a convenient transportation option has become a positive part of her children’s daily routine.
One of the biggest surprises for Lola has been how much her children enjoy riding transit. “They do a little socializing” she said. “I’m surprised they prefer riding the bus together than getting a ride to school with me.” For her children, the bus is a chance to connect and start the morning with friends. The service has also been financially beneficial as Lola noted that “it has saved me some money, which I’m grateful for. In this present economy, every little bit counts.” With the support of VALENCIA GO’s transit subsidy, she feels confident knowing her children have a reliable and stress-free way to get to and from school each day.
Ready to learn more? Check out the Supplemental School Day service schedules here. If the service sounds like a good fit for your family, be sure to apply for a transit subsidy through VALENCIA GO! Parents of junior and senior high students living in Valencia may apply on their child’s behalf. Questions about the service or VALENCIA GO transportation subsidies? Contact us at info@valenciago.org to learn more.