Bellingham Schools Reminds Families of Walking, Biking Safety

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  Bellingham Public Schools sent a reminder to families on September 4, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The reminder was about safe walking and biking routes for the 2026-27 school yearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The message was from Transportation Director Rachel Hrutfiord“Rachel Hrutfiord Transportation Director [email protected] 360-676-6546 All Schools”
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  Families are urged to create a Return Home Plan in Skyward Family Access for grades K-5“Create a Return Home Plan (grades K-5) in your Annual Forms in Skyward Family Access.”
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  Families are encouraged to check Routes to School resources for safe, well-marked paths“Check and plan your routes to and from school by checking our Routes to School resources. We work closely with the City of Bellingham and groups like Whatcom Smart Trips to identify the most direct, well-marked, and safe routes for walkers and bikers in our neighborhoods.”
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  The district works with the City of Bellingham and Whatcom Smart Trips to identify safe routes“We work closely with the City of Bellingham and groups like Whatcom Smart Trips to identify the most direct, well-marked, and safe routes for walkers and bikers in our neighborhoods.”
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  Families are encouraged to walk or bike to school when weather permits“If it works for your family, please also consider encouraging and helping your students learn how to walk, bike (scooter, etc.!) to school, especially in the fall when days are long and weather is cooperative.”
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  The school district offers support for those who need it“If you would like support in walking or biking to school or have feedback about concerns that may keep your family from encouraging your kids to walk or bike, please let us know.”