‘Walk To School Day’ Returns To Kelly Elementary In West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students and staff at Kelly Elementary School recently took part in their 10th annual “Walk to School Day,” getting encouragement from West Orange High School cheerleaders and a thundering drumline.

The event encourages students, staff, and the community to recognize the health and environmental benefits of walking or biking to school. It also promotes safe pedestrian practices and encourages communities to provide safe infrastructure for students traveling to and from school.

On Oct. 9, students and staff from the school walked to class in groups from several neighborhood meeting points. The West Orange Police Department provided traffic control and support, and the West Orange High School drumline and cheerleaders performed for students and parents.

Meanwhile, Superintendent Hayden Moore, Principal David Marion, Monty the Mountaineer, and Mayor Susan McCartney were on hand to greet the students as they showed up for class.

The Kelly PTA organized the event in collaboration with school administration, EZ Ride and NJ Safe Routes to School.

Begun in 1997, National Walk to School Day is promoted by the National Center for Safe Routes to school. Kelly Elementary has held gold status from EZ Ride's Safe Routes to School Program for its commitment to teaching students about pedestrian safety for the past several years.

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