Since 1997 communities have been coming together for Walk to School Day. The Brockport Walk to School Committee and the Brockport Central School District have been participating in this event since 2005.
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event will look a bit different. While October 7, 2020 is the official Walk to School Day, families are asked to walk throughout the week of October 5. Given the social distancing guidelines and heightened safety mandates, the district will not have greeters or food and water stations on campus this year. The week-long event is intended to promote healthy habits and is for all students whether on campus or learning at home.
Brockport CSD families are asked to send photos of students being active and walking throughout the week. Photos should be submitted to communications@bcs1.org and will be shared on the district’s social media and Brockport’s Walk to School Facebook page.
Regular physical activity helps children build strong bones, muscles, and joints and decreases the risk of obesity. “Walk to School Day promotes a healthy lifestyle,” said Dr. Goetz, BCSD Medical Director and local pediatrician. “We hope many will join us, whether walking to school or around the neighborhood.”
All participants are reminded to observe proper social distancing and wear a mask if social distancing cannot be maintained.
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