The district will celebrate its annual Walk and Roll to School event in partnership with the city of Georgetown.
The gist
GISD elementary students may walk, bike or ride their scooters to school alongside children across the United States for the international Walk and Roll to School Day on Oct. 8. In Georgetown, district employees and Georgetown police and fire department staff will greet families and promote safety in GISD school zones.
The event is intended to increase physical activity for students, improve the environment and reduce traffic congestion, according to GISD information.
The background
The 29th annual National Walk and Roll to School Day is an initiative spearheaded by The National Center for Safe Routes to School.
At its Sept. 23 meeting, Georgetown City Council issued a proclamation designating Oct. 8 as Walk and Roll to School Day. This year, the city completed safety improvements in the Purl Elementary neighborhood and is designing sidewalk intersection and safety improvements for Frost Elementary, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said at the Sept. 23 meeting.
"These routes promote healthy lifestyles for our children and uphold the high quality of life our community enjoys as a whole," Schroeder said while reading the proclamation.
In their own words
"Walk and Roll to School Day is about more than the journey, it’s about building healthy habits, connecting with our community, and starting the day on a positive note," GISD Superintendent Devin Padavil said in a news release. "It also highlights our focus on safety, and we're grateful for city staff and emergency responders joining us for this event."
