Celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Nov. 14

Published on October 14, 2025

Friday, Nov. 14, schools across Menlo Park will join students and families throughout California in celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. This annual event honors Ruby Bridges, who at just six years old became the first black student to integrate into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960. Her courage and resilience continue to inspire generations of students to stand up for equity and inclusion.

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day provides an opportunity for students, families and school communities to walk together while learning about the importance of civil rights and how student voices can shape a more inclusive future. The event encourages active transportation while sparking meaningful conversations about history, courage and the role students can play in creating change.

Schools can participate by organizing group walks, hosting classroom discussions or integrating Ruby Bridges’ story into lessons and activities. Families are encouraged to join their students in walking, biking or rolling to school to mark this important day of reflection and action.

To learn more about Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and find resources for teachers, families and students, visit the San Mateo County Office of Education’s websiteor the Ruby Bridges Foundation website.