Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebration

This year, Bilquist Elementary is organizing a Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebration on November 18th. The event honors the legacy of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, who integrated her all-white school in 1960. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day encourages young people to stand up to racism and bullying and make positive changes in their own community. It also builds upon Walk and Roll to School Day, an annual event celebrated each October in Safe Routes to School programs. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day will give students another chance to gather with their peers and discuss issues that matter to them. 

We are always looking for people who want to join our walking group at the Safeway on Webster and walk to Bilquist. It is also helpful to have volunteers at the building who can help guide students the correct way around the building if they are doing a lap.

Please sign up if you're interested in participating in this first annual event supporting Bilquist Elementary School!