Kingsley Elementary School Recognized

Kingsley Charter Elementary School has been named by the state's "Safe Routes to School" as a top "partner" as well as the only school recognized in metro Atlanta.

Kingsley was named with five others across the state as a "Partner of the Year." The main reason? More than 90 percent of students routinely walk or bike to school and they are having a positive effect on the schools around them, according to Safe Routes to Schools officials.

The school began the partnership with the transportation department program in 2009.

"Captain Kingsley," a superhero - (Shhh. It's actually a parent with a really good idea) was noted by program officials as an outstanding feature of the school's promotion of walking, biking and being involved in school activities.