Students will be back to school soon and many will be getting there on foot or bike. The Safe Routes to School Committee (SRTS) works year-round to make it safer and easier for children to walk and bike to and from school. Studies have found that physical activity, such as walking or biking to school, allows students to concentrate better... READ MORE >
The Safe Routes to School Committee has been working in collaboration with the SHIP program, the Cook County Highway Department, the Cook County Sheriff ’s Department, ISD 166, and Great Expectations School to bring a proposal to the County Board to officially designate the school zone in the area of ISD 166 and GES. After collecting all the necessary data,... READ MORE >
This year, local third grade students from Sawtooth Mountain Elementary and third/ fourth grade students from Great Expectations School learned how to be safer, more confident bicyclists through the In-School Bike Education program. Students receive safety and skills instruction and practice in the classroom, gym, and on the street using a fleet of bicycles purchased with grant funds for the... READ MORE >
Some of our local students will be back in school soon, while others will be distance learning or utilizing the essential childcare programs. Whatever learning mode students participate in, many will be out walking, biking, and enjoying the fall weather. The Safe Routes to School Committee (SRTS) works year-round to make it safer, easier and more enjoyable for children to... READ MORE >
The Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) program has partnered with Ruby’s Pantry to distribute gift certificates to people living in Cook County. The gift certificates are good for one $20 share. Donations were made from our community to cover the cost of the gift certificates to support food access in Cook County. thank you to all of the people that... READ MORE >
Spring is here, which means everyone is starting to get more active outside, while practicing social distancing and abiding by the Stay at Home order by the Governor of Minnesota. Due to the Stay at Home order and the COVID-19 situation, the Safe Routes to School Committee has decided to cancel the Annual Bike Safety Rodeo held in May. It... READ MORE >
Students are now back in school and many get there on foot or bike. The Safe Routes to School Committee (SRTS) works year-round to make it safer and easier for children to walk and bike to and from school. Studies have found that physical activity, such as walking or biking to school, allows students to concentrate better during the school... READ MORE >
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Cook County Public Health and Human Services and ISD 166 are collaborating to present a community panel to relay the dangers of commercial tobacco and vaping to the public, with a special focus on the recent rise in youth vaping. This event includes a presentation from the American Lung Association, media creations from local youth, and a... READ MORE >
Bike to School Day is just around the corner. On May 8, all students, families, and community members are invited to join in the fun by starting their day with a walk or bike ride to school. We hope to have three routes of “Walking/Biking School Buses” in Grand Marais heading to both Cook County Schools and Great Expectations School.... READ MORE >
We need you to lace up your sneakers and join our new parent-led “Walk and Roll Wednesdays” team to encourage more walking, biking and carpooling to our schools. Our goal is to create a safe biking and walking culture by encouraging green travel every week through promoting “Walk and Roll Wednesdays” beginning March 13. We hope to teach our children... READ MORE >
