Walk, Bike, Bus to School Week!

On October 7h, the JH Middle School will participate in its second annual celebration of the International Walk/Bike to School Day!

The JHMS event will kick-off a weeks worth of biking, walking, and busing in the Teton County School District. Bike Groups are being coordinated to encourage students to ride together to school. Students are also being encouraged to WALK or ride the SCHOOL BUS throughout the week.
On Tuesday, the Bike Groups will travel on selected routes, and will be supervised by various adult volunteers. Please find a location that suits your needs. There are IMPORTANT guidelines that will help us plan and insure the safety of your children.

IMPORTANT PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES:
• The events will occur rain or shine, so please dress appropriately- be prepared for a cool morning ride!
• If you are leaving for school in the dark, wear headlamps and bike lights if you have them.
• Make sure your bike is in good working order BEFORE you ride.
• Bring a flashlight if you are walking in the dark, and DON’T walk alone.
• Please make sure your child knows where he/she is going in both the AM and PM, and don’t change the plan!
• Coordinate your own walking or biking groups.
• If you cannot ride a bike or walk, RIDE THE SCHOOL BUS!
• All WALK/BIKE/BUS participants will receive special Colt cards which will be entered into a raffle for over 30 prizes!
• Parents are encouraged to participate (bike or walk) with their student.
• Departure times are prompt! Don’t be late.
• Don’t drive to school. Instead, join a bike group at one of designated locations as described.

Bike group details:
1. Stilson Ranch Pathway Trail Head- 6:45 departure to school.
Bo Miller, Holly Pratt, Charlie Thomas, Chris Wilbrecht, Marlee White, Jill Fineis, and Les Gibson are the route leaders.
**The Highway patrol has been notified and will be on duty while we are on Hwy 22. Adult escorts for the ride back to Stilson Ranch Pathway will depart the school at 2:45 PM.

2. Sage Meadows Trailhead (near Melody Ranch)- 6:45 AM departure to school.
Randall Cresswell and Paul Dykeman will be the route leaders.

3. Rafter J HOA cabin- 7:05 departure to school.
Greg Poduska and Michelle Rooks will be the route leaders.


4. Phil Baux Park at the Base of Snow King- 6:55 AM departure to school.
Rody Hagen and Barb Hoeft will be the ride leaders.

5. Pathways Trail head at the NEW Post Office on Maple Way- 7:10 departure to school.
Kathy Feucht, Kathy Vaughn, and Brook Yeomans will be the route leaders.

The Stilson Ranch Bike group will have an afternoon adult escort. The remaining routes will be responsible to ride the Pathways and sidewalks home on their own and as arranged with their families.

If you have questions you may contact the JHMS 733-4234, Holly Pratt 733-6275, or Sue Prevost 413-4293.