Pioneer Elementary School's Walk to School Event held October 6, has been recognized as part of the national "Let's Move" initiative, America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids.
Pioneer Elementary School partnered with several community organizations for their health-focused Walk to School Month celebration, including Go! Bismarck Mandan, an organization dedicated to making Bismarck a healthier community, the Emergency Room Nurses Association, North Dakota Safety Council, a local grocery store and the school’s dietician. In addition to bringing many like-minded members of the community together, this event was led by the sixth grade students. Getting students involved in the movement is a great way to engage them and to get them to consider the benefits of physical activity at an approachable level.
“Walk to School Day served as a springboard for safety and family cohesion at Pioneer Elementary. As a result of Walk to School Day, we were able to get a crossing guard at a busy street,” said Kurt Weinberg, elementary physical education specialist at Pioneer Elementary.
Go! Bismarck Mandan's mission is to measurably improve the health, fitness and quality of life of all people in Bismarck and Mandan, by creating a supportive culture and environment through a coordinated approach.