07-05-2025
Hubbard students ditch the bus Wednesday
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – Students at Hubbard Schools were excited to celebrate National Bike and Roll to School Day.
Almost 100 kids ditched the bus on Wednesday, instead joining up with friends to walk or ride to class.
They met up with staff and volunteers at the Roosevelt Student Wellness Center and then set out for the 1-mile trek.
Organizers hope the event teaches them that fitness can be fun.
'We're trying to increase the awareness of the walkability of our town and involve kids with health and fitness activities before and after school since they only have gym class about one a week, and we need gym class more than once a week, especially elementary kids,' said Karen Astuder, a health and fitness professional.
When the students arrived at school, they were treated to activity stations, a snack and a free t-shirt — all thanks to the Hubbard Youth Coalition.
The group hopes to make this an annual event.
Brian Oehlbeck contributed to this report.
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