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MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
RUBY BRIDGES WALK TO SCHOOL DAY 2024!
On November 14th, 2024, over four thousand Salem-Keizer Public School students walked routes around their schools to commemorate Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges.
At 6 years old, Ruby became the first African American student to attend an all-white school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her historic steps into William-Frantz Elementary in 1960 marked the beginning of integration in the U.S. Education system.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is meant to be a day of dialogue. Students are encouraged to have conversations about anti-racism, anti-bullying, and activism.
Thank you to all students, parents/guardians, school staff, and community members that participated in our 3rd annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
THANK YOU TO THE ELEVEN SALEM-KEIZER PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT HOSTED A WALK
BUSH ELEMENTARY
CANDALARIA ELEMENTARY
CLEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY
CUMMINGS ELEMENTARY
FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY
KEIZER ELEMENTARY
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY
MYERS ELEMENTARY
SCOTT ELEMENTARY
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
WEDDLE ELEMENTARY
How to get Safe Routes to School programs at your school!
Are you interested in having Salem-Keizer Safe Routes to School at your school? Here are some ways to make it happen:
Contact your Salem-Keizer Public School and express your interest directly to the administration. Set a time to speak with the school principal to see what capacity their school has for engagement or education opportunities.
If available, as a parent/guardian, attend the school’s Parent Teacher Organization and engage with other parents/guardians to advocate for education and engagement opportunities throughout the school year. All events must be approved by school administration.
Contact SK-SRTS staff directly with any questions or concerns regarding school participation.
2024 program goals:
Advocacy: To continue advocating for safer streets for all adults and children in the Salem-Keizer area. We hope to do this by applying The 6 E’s in all the work that we do.
Education: We strive to provide participating schools with the resources and coordination to teach pedestrian, bike, and public transit safety.
Engagement: As schools educate students about safety, we aim to practice and model it through events like walking and bike buses. We aspire to continually raise awareness in our community by interacting with families at Parent Teacher Organizations (i.e., PTAs, PTCs), and participating in resource fairs and other community events.
OUR 2024-2025 OFFICIAL EVENTS:
International Walk+Roll to School Day - October 9th, 2024
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day - November 14th, 2024
Winter Walk+Roll to School Day - February 5th, 2024
Bike+Roll to School Day - May 7th, 2024
Weekly or monthly walk+roll buses are also available to schedule.
Upcoming Events
What is Safe Routes to School?
Learn more about the national Safe Routes Partnership, the 6 Es, and ways to create safe routes in a community. →
Our Program
Learn more about the Salem-Keizer Safe Routes to School program, current projects, staff, and history. →
