Students and families from Council Oak Elementary laced up their shoes Wednesday morning, joining communities nationwide for National Walk to School Day.
The annual event encourages families to walk or roll to class, emphasizing safe routes, morning activity, and stronger attendance.
A Community Effort
Families gathered at The Lodge parking lot inside Gathering Place just before 7 a.m. to begin their walk to school together.
Organizers say the event is about more than one morning stroll — it’s part of a national push to make routes to school safer year-round.
Promoting Safety and Health
National Walk to School Day highlights safety concerns around schools, especially during busy drop-off times…