Walk Zones

Sign that says, "Go Slow! Winchester Kids Walk to School"

Winchester Public Schools utilizes Walk Zones, where students walk, bike, or ride with a family member to school. Walk Zones include include households with safe walking paths:

Within 0.75 miles of an elementary school (no more than a 20 minute walk)
Within 1 mile of a secondary school (no more than a 30 minute walk)

Safety is paramount. Walk Zones only encompass areas with safe walking paths, including sidewalks and crosswalks, and avoid four-lane roads and railroad tracks.