Transportation & Weather Delays

Transportation Options

Both of our magnet schools are conveniently located along the Connecticut River in East Hartford and are accessible by several state and local highways. Whether you plan on having your child take the bus, dropping your child off at school during your morning commute, or are interested in exploring other transportation options, we have the services and support you need to make your child’s magnet school education a reality.

We even offer extended hour programs such as the Studio Program at Riverside Magnet School as well as a variety of afterschool activities at CTRA including athletic teams, musicals, and special interest clubs.

The RSCO Transportation Zone

Our partnerships with the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) and the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) provide a number of transportation options through their regional transportation system including school bus transport, public bus passes, and parent stipends where applicable.

The RSCO Transportation Zone includes the following towns: 

Andover	Avon	Berlin
Bloomfield	Bolton	Bristol
Burlington	Canton	Coventry
Cromwell	East Granby	East Hampton
East Hartford	East Windsor	Ellington
Enfield	Farmington	Glastonbury
Granby	Hartford	Hartland
Harwinton	Hebron	Manchester
Marlborough	Middletown	New Britain
New Hartford	Newington	Plainville
Portland	Rocky Hill	Simsbury
Somers	South Windsor	Southington
Suffield	Tolland	Vernon
West Hartford	Wethersfield	Windsor
Windsor Locks

 

Transportation for students residing in the RSCO Transportation Zone

Transportation is provided for all students’ kindergarten through grade 12 who reside in the RSCO transportation zone. Pre-K children residing in Hartford will also receive transportation.

Transportation for students residing outside the RSCO Transportation Zone

Families may either:

1. Transport students to and from school and receive a stipend based upon student attendance at the end of the school year.
2. Transport students to the nearest existing bus stop within the RSCO Transportation Zone.

For more detailed information on transportation to our schools please visit RSCO Transportation Office or contact the transportation call center at 860-524-4077 during regular business hours.

 

Weather Delays

Snow Days: Due to hazardous road conditions, school may be cancelled or delayed. Please check the following locations for cancellation information:

• RiverTech social media 
• School Messenger
• The website

Goodwin University Magnet School Office will determine when school is cancelled due to inclement weather. Please pay close attention to the details of the decision. 

RiverTech Closing:

RiverTech will post on the local TV stations for Closings, Late Openings, and Early Dismissals due to inclement weather or emergency.

School Late Opening/Early Dismissal:

You can find RiverTech's delayed opening and early dismissal schedule can be found here.