The Walking School Bus
On October 7th the Walking School Bus made its inaugural trip on the sidewalks of La Habra as part of International Walk to School Day. Over 500 parents and students walked along 22 different routes to all nine schools in the La Habra City School District.
Walk to School Day and the Walking School Bus are integral parts of the platform for the District Wellness Committee. Encouraging students to walk to school also supports the City's Move More Eat Healthy campaign and the City of La Habra’s Safe Passage Grant.
Parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and several canine companions, District administrators, LEAP Interns from Cal State Fullerton and St. Jude, City Interns with Move More Eat Healthy, members of the Chamber of Commerce and a group of 5 volunteers from Southern California Credit Union participated. The La Habra Police Department Traffic Enforcement Officers and City Crossing Guards were also there to ensure our student’s safety. The Walking School Bus will continue every Wednesday along three routes for each of our three 3-5 schools.