Walk to School Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday in October. In the past, schools have done a wide variety of activities ranging from large
Walk to School Day 2010 at Richmond Elementary School in Appletonevents requiring a great deal of planning to simply covering pedestrian safety tips in the classroom and encouraging students to walk to school.
If you are interested in participating in Walk to School Day, the East Central Regional SRTS Program has toolkits which are available to any school participating in the Regional SRTS Program. Toolkits include guidebooks containing ideas for activities and events, promotional and educational materials, and student incentives (t-shirts, Subway gift cards, etc.) along with information and resources which will provide guidance while organizing an event.
Schools that participate in Walk to School Day are encouraged to complete a post-activity survey conducted by the East Central SRTS Program which makes the school eligible to receive additional student incentives. Another great resource for materials and ideas is the International Walk to School Day in the USA website. You can register your event on the website which will give you access to additional downloadable materials, make your school eligible to receive prizes, and provide you with a weekly e-newsletter with valuable tips for holding a great event.
For more information on Walk to School Day and to request a toolkit from the East Central SRTS Program, please contact Mike Patza at 920-886-6826.
Downloadable Materials:
Flyer
Parent Memo
Press Release
School Display (black & white)
Walk to School Day Activity Booklet
Walk to School Day Activity Booklet Instructions
