Wilkinson walks for National Walk to School Day

Students, faculty and parents shared their Wilkinson Wildcat pride while celebrating National Walk to School Day.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 10:54 a.m. October 5, 2017
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Wilkinson Elementary School students took some steps in the right direction on Oct. 5 — towards school, that is. 

Students, teachers and staff gathered at nearby Bee Ridge Park for National Walk to School Day. The group cheerfully trekked to school, toting signs with safe-walking messages along with them. 

The walkers were greeted at Wilkinson Elementary by their very own mascot, Wilkie the Wildcat, before heading back into the school for their usual schedule. 

Natalie Moravec, Sophia DeArmas and Sailor Scott
Natalie Moravec, Sophia DeArmas and Sailor Scott
Monte Keno
Monte Keno
Janalee Klinger
Janalee Klinger
Lucas Perez high fives Wilkie the Wildcat.
Lucas Perez high fives Wilkie the Wildcat.
Walkers gathered in front of the Wilkinson Elementary School sign after their walk to school.
Walkers gathered in front of the Wilkinson Elementary School sign after their walk to school.
Wilkie the wildcat greets students after their walk to school.
Wilkie the wildcat greets students after their walk to school.
Ethel Heroux directs traffic as Wilkinson students walk behind her.
Ethel Heroux directs traffic as Wilkinson students walk behind her.
Mya Lintner, Sara Cox and Morgan Wooden
Mya Lintner, Sara Cox and Morgan Wooden

 

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