Waynesboro Public Schools partners with community to celebrate Walk to School Week October 6-10

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) – Waynesboro Public Schools have partnered with the Office on Youth, Augusta Health, the City of Waynesboro, Waynesboro Police Department, Waynesboro Fire Department, and the Waynesboro Family YMCA to celebrate Walk to School Week from October 6th to 10th.

According to a release, Walk to School Week emphasizes the importance of creating safe routes to school, increasing physical activity among children, concern for the environment, and building connections between families, schools, and their community.

Dr. Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent, said, “Walk to School Week is an exciting time for our community to raise awareness of the health benefits of adopting the daily habit of walking. Our city has worked diligently to increase the walkability of our community and Walk to School Week events at our schools highlight the improvements that have been made in the neighborhoods surrounding our schools. Our school division is thankful for all of the community partners and volunteers who continue to make this event a success year after year.”

Students from Berkeley Glenn, Wenonah, Westwood Hills, William Perry Elementary Schools and Kate Collins Middle School will be taking part in this event. Each day of the week, students from each school will be dropped off at a designated location by their bus. Students will then walk to their school together as a group.

There will be an increased number of students walking between 7:30 am – 8:30 am. Motorists are encouraged to drive with caution.