TC West Middle School has been selected as a pilot school for the State of Michigan’s Safe Routes to School program. On October 8, 2008, students at West Middle School will have the opportunity to participate in a Remote Drop Off/Walk to School Day. Students who arrive by bus or car will be asked to “Hike Up the Hill” and walk to school, if only for a day. Buses will drop off students who wish to participate along Franke Road at the Service Drive Entrance. Students who are regularly driven to school are encouraged to be dropped off at the tennis courts parking lot. This way, the benefits of walking or biking to school can be provided to all students. Students dropped off at the remote sites will have volunteers along the route to school to ensure safety. VOLUNTEER! We need about 20 volunteers to help with Walk to School Day from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. We will need a handful of volunteers to stay until 8:15 a.m. to help pick up traffic cones. Coffee and a quick event recap will take place at 7:50 a.m. in the cafeteria. Please bring a flashlight and walkie talkie if you have them. To volunteer, please contact Missy Luyk at 941-4300 or by email at missy@traversetrails.org