Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is November 14, 2025

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the living legacy of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. Every November 14th, Ruby’s courageous and historic act is celebrated nationwide by encouraging students to walk to school and participate in a day of dialogue about activism, anti-racism, and antibullying. The goal is to inspire kids to make positive changes in their school and community.

In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges etched her name in history when she integrated all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Since then, Ruby has become a national icon for her courageous action and continues to inspire people to stand up to racism and bullying. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day has introduced her story to a new generation of young people and sparked meaningful conversations about courage, kindness, and social justice. We encourage you to learn about Ruby’s story and share it with others.

 

Ideas for hosting a Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day event at your school:

• Read a book in class about Ruby Bridges
• Encourage students and staff to wear purple (Ruby's favorite color)
• Organize a group walk to school from a local park or landmark
• Launch a kindness or "good deeds" challenge for students
• Greet students with Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day stickers

 

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Additional Resources:

Safe Routes Partnership: link to resources:  https://saferoutespartnership.org/resource/ruby-bridges-resources

San Mateo County: (where the first Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day took place) link to resources:  https://www.smcoe.org/for-educators/student-services/srts/ruby-bridges-walk-to-school-day

Boulder County Mobility for All: Registration links for Boulder County's afternoon event honoring Ruby Bridges at the Boulder Public Library on Arapahoe.

• For teens, BRITE Collaborative is leading a community conversation about restorative justice, social justice, and Ruby Bridges. 
• For younger kids and families, the library will host book readings and crafts.
   
• Spanish Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVVZVKK
• English Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FG3HQS6

 

 

Questions? Contact SafeRoutes@bvsd.org