Walk to School Day

October 6, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Walk to School Day Encourages Safe Routes and Practices for Students, Drivers

International Walk to School Day encourages students to walk or bike to school and promotes safe practices and routes. Students at Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg arrived to a lively Walk to School Day event Wednesday morning. Montgomery County leaders, fire/rescue personnel and playful mascots interacted with children while promoting safe travel to school. […]

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October 2, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for Oct. 2 in Montgomery County

Happy Wednesday! According to the Capital Weather Gang at The Washington Post, there’s a chance that today could be the hottest day ever on record in October in this area. Anyway, it’s Oct. 2 and here are five things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. City of Rockville Candidates Debate: Today from 1 to 2:30 […]

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October 4, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Students Participate in Walk to School Day (PHOTOS)

More than 50 schools in the county’s public school system participated in International Walk to School Day Wednesday. Founded in 1997, International Walk to School Day was established to bring community leaders and children together to bring awareness for walkable communities. “We want the community to know that there are many benefits to walking to […]

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October 4, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 4, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 4, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Walk to School Day: Montgomery County Public Schools will celebrate International Walk to School Day today. 2. National Coffee with a Cop Day: TOMORROW is National @CoffeewithaCop Day! Join us for coffee & conversation at any of the 8 event locations! […]

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October 4, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Celebrates International Walk to School Day on Oct. 5

Montgomery County officials are celebrating International Walk to School Day on Oct. 5th with a walk from Centerway Park to Whetstone Elementary School. This annual event promotes fun, healthy habits, a cleaner environment and safety. According to a Montgomery County news release, County Executive Isiah Leggett and Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith will […]

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October 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Bells Mill Students Participate in Walk To School Day (VIDEO)

Montgomery County celebrated International Walk to School Day on Oct. 7 at Bells Mill Elementary School. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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October 12, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Walk to School Day (VIDEO)

Montgomery County celebrated International Walk to School Day on Oct. 8 at Rolling Terrace Elementary School. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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October 8, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo of students participating in Walk to School Day

Walk to School Day is Oct. 8 (VIDEO)

Montgomery County will celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 8th. Find out more in this report:

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October 7, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Rice to Stress Pedestrian Safety on Walk to School Day

The day after two students were struck by a car near Kingsview Middle School in Germantown, Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice is planning to join members of the school’s community to urge drivers and students to use more care in areas where students are walking near schools. Fortunately, the students were not seriously injured […]

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November 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

County Working to Improve Pedestrian Safety (Video)

Montgomery County recently celebrated International Walk to School Day. The schools and the transportation department are focused on increasing awareness for safe transportation to schools. Transportation Department Community Relations Manager Tom Pogue has more in this report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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