Parma Schools Launch New Parent Bus-Tracking App

The district's Stopfinder app provides real-time updates and communication features for families.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:57am

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Parma City Schools is encouraging parents to download its new and improved Stopfinder app, which provides real-time updates on bus locations and advanced communication opportunities between parents and the transportation department.

Why it matters

The new app is part of the district's recent switch to a new bus routing system, Transfinder, and builds on the success of their previous free bus-tracking app, MyStop. The Stopfinder app aims to give parents more visibility and communication channels regarding their children's bus transportation.

The details

The Stopfinder app allows parents to see their student's bus schedule and location in real-time, as well as set up GeoAlerts to receive notifications when the bus arrives at school. Parents can also directly message the transportation department through the app, such as to report a child not riding the bus. The district can then send out notices to specific schools, buses, or bus stops.

  • Parma City Schools recently changed its bus routing system to Transfinder.
  • The district introduced the free MyStop bus-tracking app two years ago.

The players

Parma City Schools

The public school district serving the city of Parma, Ohio.

Brett Campbell

The Transportation Supervisor for Parma City Schools.

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What they’re saying

“This app has so many different levels to it. Not only can parents see their student's bus schedule and information, but the app also gives a real-time location so they can see exactly where the bus is.”

— Brett Campbell, Transportation Supervisor

“They can also communicate back-and-forth with the transportation department. Parents can directly message us if their child isn't feeling well and they're not going to be on the bus.”

— Brett Campbell, Transportation Supervisor

What’s next

The district is still working to get more parents to sign up for the new Stopfinder app.

The takeaway

Parma City Schools' new Stopfinder app provides families with real-time visibility and communication channels regarding their children's bus transportation, building on the success of the district's previous bus-tracking app.