PGCPS to Pilot Chipmunk Bus Tracking App — What Families Should Know

For the 2025-26 school year, PGCPS is introducing a new way for families to stay connected to their child’s school bus. The Chipmunk app, launching this fall, delivers real-time updates and trip notifications to help parents and guardians know exactly where the bus is and when it will arrive.

We are starting small — and building up. Not all families will begin the school year with Chipmunk. A phased rollout ensures a smooth transition and reliable service from day one.

How the Rollout Works

Chipmunk will launch September 2 for families on routes starting with F and L (for example, F01, L56). These routes align with specific bus lots to allow targeted support during the initial launch.

Families on other routes will continue using StopFinder until further notice. You can confirm your child’s bus route in the ParentVUE portal. View the full rollout timeline (subject to change).

Key Features

• Live Map View – Track your child’s bus location in real time.
• ETA Summary – See if the bus is early, late or on time.
• Custom Alerts – Receive notifications about delays, cancellations or important updates.

How to Get Started

1. Register in ParentVUE – Create or log in to your account.
2. Download Chipmunk – Available in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).
3. Select Your District – Choose Prince George’s County Public Schools in the app.
4. Create Your Account – Use your ParentVUE email; you may set a different password.
5. Confirm Your Child’s Details – Information syncs automatically from ParentVUE.
6. Start Tracking – Access the Map, ETA and Alerts tabs for updates.

What’s Next?

The goal is to make Chipmunk available to all PGCPS families. As routes are added, families will receive notifications through official district channels. Until then, if your child’s route is not yet active in Chipmunk, please continue using StopFinder.