2024 Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 9
Walk & Roll to School Day 2024 took place on Wednesday, October 9! Students across Urbana and Champaign joined in the celebration by walking, biking, or rolling to school. They were greeted and encouraged by friends, parents, teachers, local athletes, and community leaders. It was an amazing day that celebrated a lively, sustainable, and fun way to commute to school!
Please use the buttons below to access our post-event parent survey and walkability surveys. We ask that you submit your feedback by Friday, November 8th. Your input is greatly appreciated, as it helps guide future events!
Please use the buttons below to access our post-event parent survey and walkability surveys. We ask that you submit your feedback by Friday, November 8th. Your input is greatly appreciated, as it helps guide future events!
Walk & Roll to School Day Resources
Why walk or bike to school?
We're glad you asked. There are lots of reasons!
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Where are other kids walking to school?
Everyday, students all over the world get to school by walking, bicycling, or taking public transportation. Check out the map of all the schools where kids will be walking to school!
Check Out Our Past Events
2023 Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 6
Walk & Roll to School Day 2023 was October 4th and it was a huge success! Thousands of students and parents across the country and around the world participate in the annual event. In Champaign and Urbana local elected officials, University of Illinois student athletes, and volunteers joined students to walk and roll to school.
2022 Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 12
The Champaign-Urbana community celebrated International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 12! WRTSD promotes walking as an active, sustainable, and fun way to get to school! We had U of I athletes, Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin, and several C-U SRTS volunteers join students at six elementary schools in the area Check out the rest of the page to view fun pictures and videos of the various WRTSD events.
2021 Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 6
On Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, 8 elementary schools in Urbana and Champaign participated in the Walk & Roll to School Day (WRTSD). Students walked and biked to school, where they were greeted and encouraged by friends, parents, teachers, U of I student athletes, elected officials, and community members. WCIA 3 News also did a news story of the event at Dr. William Elementary.
Thank you to the following schools for participating and making the event a success:
Thank you to the following schools for participating and making the event a success:
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Urbana
Dr. Williams Elementary King Elementary Leal Elementary Thomas Paine Elementary Urbana Early Childhood School Wiley Elementary Yankee Ridge Elementary |
Champaign
Booker T. Washington Elementary Westview Elementary |
2019 Walk to School Day - Wednesday, October 2
In 2019, 10 schools and nearly 4,000 students participated in International Walk and Roll to School Day. Parents, teachers, neighbors, and community leaders walked with students to school where they participated in activities and events.
Across the country and across the globe, students walked and biked to school providing them with an opportunity to engage with their neighborhood, get some exercise, and practice pedestrian and bicycle safety.
The Mayors from both Champaign and Urbana also joined in the festivities this year.
The Mayors from both Champaign and Urbana also joined in the festivities this year.
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This event would not have been possible without the participation of these elementary schools
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Download all Walk to School Day Materials HERE. All documents can be downloaded in English or Spanish.
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2018 Walk n' Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 10
On October 10th, 2018, nine elementary schools in Champaign-Urbana participated in the Walk n' Roll to School Day (WRTSD). Students walked and biked to school, where they were greeted and encouraged by friends, parents, teachers, and community members.
This event was celebrated throughout the country, encouraging students to make healthier choices for them and the environment. Walking and biking are great forms of exercise, and fairly easy to integrate into a child's daily routine. Walking and biking offers children an opportunity to get to know their neighborhood, learn and practice safe pedestrian habits, and prepares them for the school day.
Thank you to the following schools for participating and making the event a success:
This event was celebrated throughout the country, encouraging students to make healthier choices for them and the environment. Walking and biking are great forms of exercise, and fairly easy to integrate into a child's daily routine. Walking and biking offers children an opportunity to get to know their neighborhood, learn and practice safe pedestrian habits, and prepares them for the school day.
Thank you to the following schools for participating and making the event a success:
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Dr. Williams (Prairie)
- Leal
- Thomas Paine
- Wiley
- Yankee Ridge
- South Side
- Carrie Busey
- Westview
Check out the video on CU Safe Routes to School Project's Walk 'n' Roll to School Day in Urbana, by Urbana Public Television. It features an interview with City of Urbana Mayor Diane Marline and Lt. Rich Surles at the Urbana Police Department!
2016 Walk n' Roll to School Day
Check out the video below from Walk 'n Roll to School Day 2016, courtesy of Urbana Public Television.
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Click on the images below for Walk 'n Roll to School Day Interviews with WCIA!
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Students at Dr. Williams Elementary on WRTSD
pc: Gabe Lewis
Students, U of I athletes, and Staff at Wiley Elementary School
pc: Annie Adams
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C-U Safe Routes to School Project
1101 East University Avenue Urbana, IL 61802 217-384-8188 [email protected] |
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