(Walk to School Day)…It was an International event.

Including in Imperial County. Schools throughout the County participated either Tuesday or Wednesday. In Calipatria, a rally was held early Tuesday morning to kick-off the event. A rally in Niland was held early Wednesday morning. In some areas law enforcement and other first responders walked with the students to ensure their safety. The purpose of the event is to promote a healthy lifestyle for students, as well as a tool against childhood obesity and to promote traffic safety. The event is part of the Safe Route To School Program