Another fun city-wide SR2S event! Kids loved it and were often heard saying proudly "I WALKED to school today!" We had 7 schools join our International Walk to School Day on October 7th. We call the walk to school day "iWalk" or "International Walk to School Day" since that is what it says on our … Continue reading Summary of iWalk at all schools 2015
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Polar Walk 2015 was another fun event for schools in Moscow, Idaho. Unlike last year's freeze, this year proved balmy and warm for February in Moscow, Idaho. 9 schools participated including Moscow High School for their first time ever! Totals for the event include: 1156 elementary and middle school students, 66 U of I volunteers, … Continue reading Summary of Polar Walk 2015
Come on let's walk to school! Students and parents in Moscow are invited to join the rest of the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Oct. 8th. To see what other cities are doing, go to: http://walkbiketoschool.org/ Students are invited to wear international clothing, carry flags, make banners and have FUN while walking to … Continue reading iWalk coming up! – Oct. 8th
Another successful city wide bike event in Moscow.... Lots of kids and parents biking together, getting exercise before school, lessening congestion, joining together as a community, and lots of happy smiling kids on bikes! Our 8 participating Moscow schools overflowed each of their bike racks with 399 bikes and scooters in racks counted on event day! That's … Continue reading Summary of Fill the Racks! 2014
Here in Moscow, this Saturday (June 7th) from 10-2pm is the Officer Newbill Kid's Safety Fair. It's the event of the year for kid's safety. Lots of free stuff including free helmets, free car seat checks (they'll give you a free car seat if yours is out of date) helmet decorating with reflective stickers, free … Continue reading Officer Newbill Kid’s Safety Fair this weekend
This Wednesday (May 7th) is Fill the Racks! in Moscow, ID. K-8th grade students from 8 Moscow Schools are looking forward to participating with the rest of the Nation as it's also National Bike to School day. Participating schools include: Lena Whitmore Elementary McDonald Elementary Russell Elementary West Park Elementary St. Mary's Catholic School Palouse Prarie … Continue reading Fill the Racks! 2014
Due to single digit temperatures predicted for this Wednesday, the Polar Walk will be postponed until next Wednesday, Feb. 12th. This was going to be the first year in a long time that we were going to actually have snow on the ground for the Polar Walk so I hope it doesn't all melt away … Continue reading Polar Walk postponed until next Wedneday, Feb. 12th
Thank you to all the U of Idaho student volunteers who are helping to make the Polar Walk at success at each of the 8 participating schools this year. Student volunteer instructions: Please dress warmly since you'll be outside the whole time (wear a fun hat if you one!) Arrive at the school you've been … Continue reading Volunteer Instructions for the Polar Walk 2014
The Polar Walk is coming to town! Wednesday, Feb. 5th 2014 Are you ready to pull out your warm cloths and polar bear hats again?! For the 5th year in a row, we invite all Moscow schools to participate in this healthy and fun community event. Little polar bears will be hidden for students to find … Continue reading The Polar Walk- Feb. 5th 2014
The morning turned out to be unusually foggy this year but the kids did it! Moscow contributed over 1,500 walkers to the world total as kids and adults walked together for International Walk to School Day. We feel it was a success on all fronts! We Encouraged, Educated, Evaluated and we encouraged police to Enforce. … Continue reading iWalk 2013 – 8 Moscow schools walked with the world
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