Bend-La Pine Schools to celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with community event and field trip
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend-La Pine Schools has announced its participation in the 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, hosting a commemorative celebration and curricular field trip for students at La Pine Elementary and Rosland Elementary. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 14 at 9:15 a.m., taking place in the La Pine Parks & Recreation District Gymnasium at 16405 First Street in La Pine. Families and community members are invited to join the celebration.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is observed annually on November 14, the date marking Ruby Bridges’ historic integration of William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. The day honors her pivotal role in advancing civil rights and serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and education for all children.
The program aims to bring together students, families, and community members to celebrate Ruby Bridges’ courage while promoting safe, healthy, and active transportation to school. Across the country, communities participate to recognize her legacy and inspire future generations.
This event is a partnership with Safe Routes to School, an initiative designed to make it safer and easier for students to walk, bike, or roll to school. A grant from Safe Routes Partnership is making the local event possible at no cost to participating families or schools.
