Durham Public Schools

Walking, biking, and rolling to school is sustainable, healthy, and fun. It also has the potential to strengthen social connections between families, schools, and the broader community. Education programs and encouragement activities can help families choose active travel to school where possible and foster a healthy lifestyle and self-determination for all students, regardless of whether they can currently walk or bike to school. 

October is International Walk to School Month

Check out these events going on throughout the month at DPS Schools! Even if your school isn’t hosting a formal event, we encourage you to grab your friends and family and take a walk to school, around a local park, or through your neighborhood!

Off-campus walk and roll to school events (Fall 2024):

• October 9th
  • Lakewood Elementary walk from Scrap Exchange
  • Holt Elementary walk from Williams Way
  • Club Blvd Elementary walk from Northgate Park
• October 11th
  • E.K. Powe Elementary walking from Oval Park
  • Pearsontown Elementary walking from Solite Park
• October 29th
  • Hope Valley Elementary walk for Colonial Townhomes
• October 31st 
  • Eastway Elementary Halloween themed walk from Save-a-lot

On-campus walk and roll events (Fall 2024):

• Glenn Elementary walk around the school on October 9th
• Merrick-Moore Elementary walk around the school and Latino Heritage celebration October 16th
• Burton Elementary walk around the school on October 18th
• Fayetteville Street Elementary Bike and Walk Festival on October 18th - students will participate in bicycle and pedestrian safety games and activities, to celebrate students graduating from bike safety class. 

Additional schools celebrating throughout the month include Morehead Elementary School.

For more information: contact Michelle Pendergrass, Safe Routes to School Planner at michelle_pendergrass@dpsnc.net.

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