Transportation

DASH 2025 transportation reminders

transportation assignments – check your portal

DASH students and parents with questions about your M-DCPS transportation assignment should first check inside your M-DCPS portal. Click the orange box for Personal Information and then click the top right tab for Bus Info to see your assigned service. You will need metro pass service assigned before the school can request to load funds on a K-12 Discount Fare Easy Card (metro pass) for you.

Receiving your Portal PIN

For those new to M-DCPS or who need a Portal PIN, school staff is required to verify parent identification in person. See the Attendance Clerk or the Registrar.

Changes of Address

Your correct official address of residence must be on file in the Student Information System before submitting transportation requests. To update your official address of record, school staff is required to verify proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a deed, lease, or rental agreement. Contact the Attendance Clerk.

Metro Cards

Incoming freshmen with newly assigned K-12 cards will receive them on campus after the school year begins. Students, record your name in permanent marker on the back of your card. Keep record of the 20-digit card number (take a photo with your phone). Store it securely in a wallet or lanyard case. If lost, stolen, or damaged, replacements can be purchased at Government Center or the Overtown Transit Village for $2 with proof of DASH enrollment. Make sure to purchase the K-12 Discount Fare card. Only the student may use the card and only for rides between school and home on school days. The card can be used for Metro Rail and for Metro Bus, including transfers. 

Culmer Station

Culmer Metro Rail Station is located at NW 7 Avenue and NW 11 Street. DASH is assigned three morning school bus shuttles that depart Culmer between 6:45 AM – 7:00 AM. New DASH families are encouraged to practice riding the rail ahead of time with your student.

In Case You Miss the Shuttles

If you are running late and miss the Culmer shuttles, you can ride the train to Government Center. From Government Center, take the #9 bus northbound up 2nd Avenue to DASH at NE 39th Street. Tardies caused by students running late who miss the Culmer shuttles will not be excused.

Northeast Dispatch

DASH staff is unable to assist with transportation in the early morning hours before school. The Culmer shuttles and any school bus routes numbered 4000 – 4999 are overseen by Northeast Dispatch. You can call and ask to speak with an Administrator that same day if you have a school bus issue. Parents and students, please save their number in your phone: 

305-638-1658.

 CONTACTING dash with transportation questions

Please always include your student’s name, grade, and ID number when emailing DASH transportation team members: Ms. Funcia, K. Gonzalez, or Ms. Companioni.