Brockport’s 18th Annual Walk To School Day experienced the best turnout and weather in years! 645 students from K-12 walked, scootered and biked to school on Wednesday, October 4. Winners of the Walk To School Day event, representing the highest percentage of students in a school walking to school on that day, were Barclay School in the elementary school category and the 6th Grade class in the Middle School category. The winners will receive a trophy and plaque, respectively, signifying their achievements which they will hold for one year.
Walk To School Day is an international event held on the first Wednesday of October and is intended to celebrate the health benefits of walking. As demonstrated by the energy and excitement displayed by both young and old, the day had a terrific community party atmosphere! An important extra, along with improving health, is the significant environmental benefits to more walkers on the sidewalks and fewer cars and buses on the roads.
The Walk To School Committee would like to thank the many community organizations which supported and participated in Walk To School Day: Brockport Central School District, high school cheerleaders, FLEC and Key Club members, student guitarist, Brockport Kiwanis Club, Brockport Police Department, the Village of Brockport with its now famous tyrannosaurus rex and unicorn, Kalir Farm, Robb Farm, Kirby Farm, Strong West, Oak Orchard Health, Harsch Crisp Seaman Post 379 and Tim Horton’s. And, of course, the multiple volunteer greeters at the school entrances and street crossings. Each and every person and group added to the enjoyment and success of the event.
Walk To School Day is intended to demonstrate the health benefits and enjoyment of walking. Thank you for your participation and keep it up!
Jim Goetz, MD
Brockport Walk To School Committee
