Northwest Elementary Walk to School Day

You can make a difference protecting your environment, enjoying exercise and building our community with others simply by walking to school. 

Northwest Elementary in Ankeny has registered to participate in “International Walk to School Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 5.  This event is expected to draw approximately 5,000 participants from all 50 states and 40 countries from around the world.

Let’s encourage our kids to be “Cool Walkers” and make arrangements for them to walk to school that day.

This is a great way to show school and Iowa pride by participating. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Melohn, Northwest Elementary Nurse.

In preparation of Walk to School day- we are having themes starting on:

• Thursday, Sept. 29 – Wear Yellow for safety.

• Friday, Sept. 30 – Wear Red for a Healthy Heart.

• Monday, Oct. 3 – Wear Green for Clean Air/Earth friendly.

• Tuesday, Oct. 4 – Hats off to Walking (wear your hat).

• Wednesday, Oct. 5 – Walk to School and wear your Northwest pride spiritwear!