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QuickStart Mini-grants are designed to get your Safe Routes to School program going and build momentum. They can be used to fund a range of activities that encourage safe walking and bicycling to school, but please keep the following in mind as you prepare your application.
- Proposed Mini-grant activities must advance the purpose of Safe Routes to School, which is to encourage or enable students to safely walk or bicycle to school—Activities that don’t advance this purpose cannot be funded, e.g., activities that promote physical activity but don’t encourage walking or biking to school or don’t include pedestrian or bicycle safety education.
- Proposed Mini-grant actives should reach the broadest possible audience within the school community—Activities that exclusively target a fraction of the school community (e.g., a class or club) are generally discouraged; however, activities may target a smaller group if they also include outreach to the broader school community. Use this opportunity to build excitement for walking and biking!
- Consider involving students in activity identification and planning—Students have great ideas and often a good sense of what will resonate with their peers. Involving students in event planning also gives them valuable leadership experience.
- Think creatively—We value creative ideas for encouraging safe walking and bicycling to school.
Check out our QuickStart Mini-grant Learn it. Do it. Live it. for additional application tips.
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Online Application – Click here to apply for a QuickStart Mini-grant.
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Important Dates
Applications for QuickStart Mini-grants are accepted year round. The applications are reviewed and funding is awarded six times a year, three times in the fall and three times in the spring.
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2018 |
2019 |
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| Spring |
February 1 March 1 April 5 |
February 7 March 7 April 4 |
| Fall |
August 9 September 13 October 11 |
August 8 September 12 October 10 |
Successful applicants will be notified within 3 weeks of the due date, and to be eligible for reimbursement, grant activities must be completed within 90 days of the award.
Who can apply for QuickStart Mini-grants?
Eligible applicants include:
- Elementary or middle schools
- Adult-supervised elementary or middle school groups or clubs;
- Adult-supervised high school groups/clubs that wish to partner with a nearby elementary or middle school;
- Faculty, staff, or parent volunteers at elementary or middle schools;
- Local governments;
- Tribal governments; and/or
- Community-based or private non-profit organizations that will work with a school to improve safety and/or increase the number of children who safely walk or bicycle to school.
What can be purchased with QuickStart Mini-grants?
Below are examples of items that can and cannot be purchased according to federal regulations. Please note that these lists are not exhaustive. Because of the small award size, these restrictions differ slightly from those associated with the typical VDOT SRTS grants. If you have questions about funding eligibility for specific activities or items, please email Jim@virginiasrts.org.
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Not Allowable |
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* Modest-cost promotional/educational materials with the broadest reach are more likely to be competitive in the application process. |
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What can I purchase with $1,000? Click here for a list with the per item price ranges for commonly purchased items.
QuickStart Mini-grant recipients to date
The Virginia Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program has awarded over 150 QuickStart Mini-grants since the program began in the fall 2012. The map and table below shows the schools benefiting from QuickStart Mini-grants. Click on a marker on the map to see the school and brief description of the activities funded with the grant.
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Name |
Description |
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Alvey Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Andrews School |
Bike rodeo |
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Anthony Burns Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Antietam Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Ashburn Elementary School |
Bike safety rodeo, Walking in a Winter Wonderland |
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Ashland Elementary School |
Bike rodeo, bike safety program |
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Ashlawn Elementary School |
Walking school bus program |
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Barcroft Elementary School |
Crossing guard equipment and education, walking school bus program (fall 2016) |
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Bassette Elementary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Bayview Elementary School |
Walk to school event |
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Belle View Elementary School |
Bike racks and bike safety assembly, bike rodeo |
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Bellwood Elementary School |
Walk to School Day (fall 2013, fall 2014), bicycle safety festival (spring 2017) |
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Belmont Ridge Elementary School |
Belmont Ridge safe walking and biking initiative |
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Bensley Elementary School |
BikeSmart curriculum in grades 4-5 |
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Berkeley Glenn Elementary School |
New sidewalk ribbon cutting event |
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Berkeley Glenn Elementary School |
Walk to School Day parade (fall 2016) |
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Berkeley Middle School |
Walk to School Day events, bike rodeo |
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Berryville Primary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Bessie Weller Elementary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Beville Middle School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Bon Air Elementary School |
Bon Air Bike Safety Day (fall 2015) |
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Booker T. Washington Elementary School |
Walk to School Day |
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Bristow Run Elementary School |
Student safety training |
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Buford Middle School |
Bike safety assembly as part of bike safe unit in Physical Education class; Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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Burnley-Moran Elementary School |
Walk-A-thon; Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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Butts Road Primary School |
Walk to School Day |
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Buzz Aldrin Elementary School |
Bike to School Day events |
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Campbell Elementary School |
Walk and Bike to School Day |
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Canterbury Woods Elementary School |
Walking and biking Wednesdays program |
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Cardinal Forest Elementary School |
Cardinal Forest Walk to School Day event |
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Cedar Point Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Central Elementary School |
Walk-a-thon and mileage club |
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Centreville Elementary School |
Walk to School Week recognition program (fall 2012), bike and walk to school program (spring 2017) |
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Chesterbrook Elementary School |
Walk to School Day material and bike rack |
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Chesterfield Academy |
Bike safety demonstration (fall 2015) |
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Chesterfield County Public Schools |
Bike helmet safety initiative |
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Chimborazo Elementary School |
Walk to School Day and bicycle safety education (fall 2015), Walk to School Day (fall 2016) |
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Chris Yung Elementary School |
Chris Yung Parent/Student Safe Walking Train to School (fall 2015) |
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Clark Elementary School |
Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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Clover Hill Elementary School |
Safe SWARM to School |
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Conway Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Crestwood Elementary School |
Safe Travels Program (fall 2012), walking and biking encouragement program (fall 2016) |
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Crestwood Elementary School |
Walking Our Way Into The 2015-2016 School year |
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Crystal Spring Elementary School |
Bike rodeo (fall 2016) |
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Cub Run Elementary School |
Walk to School Day event |
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Cumberland County Elementary School |
Bicycle safety education |
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Cunningham Park Elementary School |
Walking Wednesdays, bike rodeo, and pedestrian and bike safety |
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Dale City Elementary School |
Bike safety and education program (fall 2015) |
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Daniel's Run Elementary School |
International Walk/Bike to School Day |
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Discovery Elementary School |
Safe Routes to School Program (fall 2015) |
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Dublin Elementary School |
Safe Routes to School initiative |
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Dumbarton Elementary School |
Walk to school events |
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Elizabeth Davis Middle School |
Bicycle safety program |
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Fairfield Court Elementary School |
Walk to School Day and bicycle safety education (fall 2015) |
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Falling Creek Elementary School |
Read & Ride A Bike Awareness |
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Falmouth Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Featherstone Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum, walk incentives |
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Ferr Farm Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Fitzgerald Elementary School |
Bicycle program, materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Fort Hunt Elementary School |
Bike to school event (spring 2015) |
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Francis C. Hammond Middle School |
Earn-a-bike program (fall 2016) |
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Garfield Elementary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Garrisonville Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Gate City Middle School |
Crosswalk designation and proper marking |
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George Mason Elementary School |
Walk to school day event |
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George Washington Middle School |
Walk and bike safely to school initiative |
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Ginter Park Elementary School |
Walk to School Day (2015), Walk to School Day (2016) |
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Glebe Elementary School |
Walk, ride & roll program, APS SRTS bicycle safety seat covers |
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Glen Allen Elementary School |
School crosswalk and safe travel route event support |
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Grafton Village Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Graham Road Elementary School |
Share Graham Road initiative and bike rodeo, Bike Rodeo and Street Smart Ride (spring 2015) |
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Gravely Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum; Count your steps program (spring 2016) |
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Greenbrier Elementary School |
Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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Guilford Elementary School |
Helmet safety presentation and bike rodeo (spring 2017) |
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Gunston Middle School |
Earn-a-bike program (spring 2016), earn-a-bike program (fall 2016) |
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Hampton Oaks Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Hartwood Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Herndon Elementary School |
Bike rodeo with frequent biker program |
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Hickory Elementary School |
Walk to School Day |
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Hillsboro Charter Academy |
Bike and walk safe program (fall 2016) |
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Hillside Elementary School |
Monthly walk to school days and bike rodeo (fall 2016) |
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Hines Middle School |
Project Walk and Bike (fall 2015) |
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Hopkins Road Elementary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences |
Walk to School Day, bike rodeo, education and training |
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J B Watkins Elementary School |
School bike safety program |
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Jackson-Via Elementary School |
Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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James River Elementary School |
Walk to School Day events, bike rodeo |
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JEB Stuart Elementary School |
Walk to School Day event, bike safety program (fall 2015), Walk to School Day (2016) |
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Jennie Dean Elementary School |
Harvest Moon Family Fun & Fitness Festival, including a bike rodeo and bike/walk safety promotion |
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John C. Myers Elementary School |
Walk and Bike to School Day and pedestrian and bicycle safety education (spring 2016), Walk to School Day (fall 2016) |
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Johnson Elementary School |
Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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Johnson-Williams Middle School |
Light up the Ride Town bike rodeo, Bike to School Day rodeo and helmet distribution, Bike to School Day (spring 2015) |
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Kate Collins Middle School |
Walk to School Day parade (fall 2016) |
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Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Keister Elementary School |
Bike and pedestrian safety course (fall 2015), walking school bus program (fall 2016) |
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Kenmore Middle School |
Earn-a-bike program (spring 2016), earn-a-bike program (fall 2016) |
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Kent Gardens Elementary School |
Bike it! |
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Kilby Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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King Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Lake Anne Elementary School |
Monthly walk and roll to school days (spring 2016) |
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Lake Ridge Middle School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Lakeside Elementary School |
Bike safety program and rodeo (spring 2016), bicycle education and rodeo (spring 2017) |
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Lakeview Elementary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Larchmont Elementary School |
Walk and Bike to School Day event and safety assembly, Walk and roll to school event (spring 2017) |
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Laurel Hill Elementary School |
Walk and roll days and SRTS awareness and programming (spring 2016) |
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Laurel Ridge Elementary School |
Bike rack |
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Linville-Edom Elementary School |
Bike rodeo (spring 2015) |
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Linwood Holton Elementary School |
After school enrichment bicycle class, Bike rodeo and bike month activities (spring 2017) |
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Loch Lomond Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Louise Archer Elementary School |
International Walk to School Day, Walking Wednesdays, Vienna Bike/Walk to School Challenge |
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Lovettsville Elementary School |
Bike rodeo (spring 2017) |
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Lowes Island Elementary School |
Walking Wednesday (fall 2015); Walking Wednesdays and walk-a-thon (spring 2016) |
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Lynbrook Elementary School |
bike rodeo; health fair and bike rodeo; health fair and bicycle safety skills and education station (spring 2015) |
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Macy McClaugherty Combined School |
5-K Walk to School |
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Magruder Elementary STEM Academy |
Safety Patrol Program & Student Produced Safety Videos |
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Margaret Brent Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Marshall Road Elementary School |
Monthly Walking Wednesdays and bike trains |
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Marsteller Middle School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Marumsco Hills Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Mary Mumford Elementary School |
Walk to School Day (fall 2016) |
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Mary Williams Elementary School |
Bike rodeo (spring 2016), Bike rodeo (spring 2017) |
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Matthew Whaley Elementary School |
Walk to School Day events |
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Maybeury Elementary School |
Walk to School Day |
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McGaheysville Elementary Schools |
Bike rodeo (spring 2016) |
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Mill Run Elementary School |
Bike safety assembly and bike racks |
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Minneville Elementary School |
Walk to school day event |
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Minnick Education Center (Harrisonburg) |
Mountain biking unit, biking unit for K-10th graders as well as special needs students, bike safety program |
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Minnick Education Center (Roanoke) |
Bicycle safety training |
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Minnick School-Wytheville Campus |
Bicycle safety program |
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Moncure Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Montclair Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Mountainview Elementary School |
Bike safety education program (spring 2015); Bike rodeo (spring 2016) |
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Neabsco Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Nokesville Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Norge Elementary School |
Walking program |
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Nottingham Elementary School |
Walk to school event, bike safety unit (fall 2012), crossing guard equipment and education (fall 2016) |
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Oakridge South Elementary School |
Walk to school event, walk/bike to school Wednesdays, bicycle safety training |
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Occoquan Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Olde Creek Elementary School |
Bike to School Day bike rodeo and day-of event, Bike to School Day 2014; Bike to School Day 2015 and bike rodeo; Bike to school day and rodeo (spring 2016) |
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Park Ridge Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Park View Elementary School |
Walk to school events |
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Parkside Middle School |
Bike safety and education program |
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Patrick Henry Elementary School |
Patrick Henry Elementary School's Save Their Noggins Bike Helmet Drive (spring 2015) |
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Paul H. Cale Elementary School |
Mountain biking club (Spring 2016) |
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Peak View Elementary School |
Bike rodeo, bike club |
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Phenix Elementary School |
Saturday Safety Initiative |
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Pinebrook Elementary School |
Walk to School and Bike Rodeo (spring 2015); Bike rodeo (spring 2016) |
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Plains Elementary School |
Bicycle and pedestrian safety course (spring 2016) |
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School |
Bicycle and helmets for new PE school biking program |
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Preston Park Elementary School |
Bike safety event |
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Rawls Byrd Elementary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Riverside Elementary School |
"Fire up your feet" fitness challenge |
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Robious Elementary School |
Walking school bus program |
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Rockhill Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Rockledge Elementary School |
Bike rodeo, materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Rocky Run Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Rosa Parks Elementary School |
Materials for NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum |
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Russell Middle School |
Bicycle rodeo |
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Salem Church Elementary School |
Bike safety unit for 4th and 5th grades |
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Sanders Corner Elementary School |
Walk to school program (fall 2013), Walk to School Day (fall 2014), walk to school events (spring 2017) |
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Sanford Elementary School |
Project Walking and Biking to School |
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Seldens Landing Elementary School |
Bike rodeo (fall 2013, fall 2015), bike safety event (fall 2016) |
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Shoemaker Elementary School |
Crosswalk designation and proper marking |
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Shrevewood Elementary School |
Healthy Elementary Health Living Week and Festival |
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Simonsdale Elementary School |
Decreasing Simons Eagles Carbon Footprint (spring 2015) |
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Skyline Middle School |
Risk Watch pedestrian and bicycle safety education |
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Smithland Elementary School |
Risk Watch pedestrian and bicycle safety education |
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South River Elementary School |
Walking mileage club (spring 2016) |
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Spotswood Elementary School |
Risk Watch pedestrian and bicycle safety education, bike and pedestrian safety course (fall 2015), walking school bus program (fall 2016) |
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Spring Hill Elementary School |
Walk to School Wednesday incentive program |
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Stafford Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Stone Spring Elementary School |
Bike and pedestrian safety course (fall 2015) |
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Stonewall Middle School |
Morning walking club |
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Stratford Program |
Bicycle education (spring 2015) |
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Suburban Park Elementary School |
Bicycle club and safety program (fall 2016) |
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Sunrise Valley Elementary School |
Monthly bike and walk to school days |
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Swansboro Elementary School |
Walk to School Day event |
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Swanson Middle School |
APS SRTS bicycle safety seat covers (fall 2013), earn-a bike program (fall 2016) |
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T. C. Miller Elementary School |
Bike rodeo |
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Taylor Elementary School |
Crossing guard equipment and education (fall 2016) |
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Thomas Harrison Middle School |
Bike to School Day events, bicycle safety and skills program (fall 2015) |
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
Bicycle education program and club (spring 2013), earn-a-bike program, earn-a-bike program (fall 2016), crossing guard equipment and education (fall 2016) |
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Tomahawk Creek Middle School |
Bicycling intramural club |
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Van Pelt Elementary School |
Walk to School Day event |
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Venable Elementary School |
Walk to School Day event; Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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Victory Elementary School |
Biking to Victory program, Portsmouth Public School bike rodeo |
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Vienna Elementary School |
Walking Wednesdays program (fall 2012, fall 2014, fall 2016) |
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Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School |
Bike safety program (fall 2015); Bike safety program (spring 2016) |
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W H Keister Elementary School |
SafeKids summer safety event, Walk to School Day, bike rodeo, walking school bus program |
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W. H. Taylor Elementary School |
Walk to School Day, walk and roll during recess, bike to school group (fall 2016) |
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Walker Upper Elementary School |
Bike parade (spring 2016) |
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Walt Whitman Middle School |
Bike to School Day |
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Waterman Elementary School |
Graphing Our Steps initiative, Walk to School Day, bike rodeo, bike and pedestrian safety course (fall 2015), walking school bus program (fall 2016) |
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Wenonah Elementary School |
Walk to School Day parade (fall 2016) |
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West Springfield Elementary School |
Bike to School Day (spring 2016) |
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Westbriar Elementary School |
W&OD Safety Awareness, bike rodeo, walking and biking Wednesdays program, monthly walking/biking Wednesdays (fall 2015); Monthly walking and biking events (spring 2016), walk to school program (fall 2016) |
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Western Branch Primary School |
Walk to School Day, family fun run |
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Westover Hills Elementary School |
Walk to School Day |
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Westwood Hills Elementary School |
Walk to School Day parade (fall 2016) |
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Widewater Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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William Henry Ruffner Academy |
Pedestrian safety program (fall 2016) |
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William Perry Elementary School |
Walk to School Day parade (fall 2016) |
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Williamsburg Middle School |
Earn-a-bike program (spring 2016), earn-a-bike program (fall 2016) |
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Winding Creek Elementary School |
Story walk (spring 2016) |
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Woodville Elementary School |
Walk to School Day and bicycle safety education (fall 2015), Walk to School Day (fall 2016) |