The Olympia School District has proclaimed October 2023 as Walk to School Month.
Superintendent Patrick Murphy read the proclamation during the September 14, 2023 Olympia School Board meeting. Copies of the proclamation will be posted in all district schools and support buildings.
The proclamation states in part that in October, children, families and community leaders from around the world will join together for Walk to School events “to increase awareness about the health and environmental benefits of walking and biking to school.”
The proclamation also states that families, school employees and community leaders “can make a lasting impression among our community’s youth by modeling fun, safe and healthy behavior by accompanying students on Walk to School events.”
The city of Olympia has also proclaimed October as Walk to School Month. InterCity Transit sponsors Walk N Roll to School events at several OSD elementary schools.
International Walk to School Day is a global event celebrated every October with more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day.
When safe walking is available, students are encouraged to walk or ride bikes to school to improve their health, increase readiness to learn and learn about pedestrian safety.
We also want to remind motorists to slow down and observe the speed limit when driving in and around our schools. Thank you!