Bend-La Pine Schools is participating in the 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a commemorative celebration and curricular field trip for La Pine Elementary and Rosland Elementary students. The community is invited to attend.

The program brings together students, families, and community members to celebrate Ruby Bridges’ courage and promote safe, healthy, and active transportation to school.

What: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

When: Friday, November 14, 2025

9:15 a.m.

Where: La Pine Parks & Recreation District Gymnasium

16405 First Street, La Pine

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is celebrated annually on November 14, the day Ruby Bridges bravely integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. This day honors Ruby’s historic role in advancing civil rights and serves as a reminder of the importance of equality, justice, and education for all children. Communities across the country participate in this event to recognize her courage and to inspire future generations to continue her legacy.

The event is in partnership with Safe Routes to School, a program that helps make it safer and easier for students to walk, bike, or roll to school. A grant received from Safe Routes Partnership has made this event possible at no cost to families or schools.


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