Woodlands schools hitting the pavement with Walk & Roll to School Day

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Several schools in The Woodlands area are participating in National Walk & Roll to School Day events this and next week, starting on Tuesday, October 1.

The first National Walk & Roll to School Day – called Walk Our Children to School Day – was held in 1997. Since then, it’s come a long way. In May 2012, the first-ever National Bike & Roll to School Day – called Bike to School Day – was celebrated across the U.S.

The event was conceived to promote healthier habits, a cleaner environment, safety, and community. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children and adolescents get one hour or more of physical activity each day. Research suggests that physically active kids are more likely to become healthy, physically active adults, underscoring the importance of developing the habit of regular physical activity early.

Conroe ISD schools participating and their days and times this week include:

Tuesday, October 1
Galatas Elementary | 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Timber Creek Elementary | 8:15 to 9 a.m.

Wednesday, October 2
Sally K. Ride Elementary | 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Deretchin Elementary | 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.

Thursday, October 3
Buckalew Elementary | 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Glen Loch Elementary | 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.

Friday, October 4
Powell Elementary | 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Lamar Elementary | 7:30 to 8:15 a.m

Additionally, next week’s participating CISD schools include

October 8
Barbara Pierce Bush Elementary

October 9
Coulson Tough K-6

October 10
Sam K. Hailey Elementary

The Tomball ISD 2024 Walk to School schedule includes:

October 1 - Timber Creek Elementary
October 8 - Creekview Elementary
October 9 - Creekside Forest Elementary

For the duration of this event, drivers are strongly encouraged to keep extra vigilant on their morning and afternoon commutes, and to obey all traffic laws particularly around school zones and pedestrian crossings.