Eastside students walk for good causes

Eastside Elementary School, the Clinton Public School District’s fourth- and fifth-grade school, recently held its annual Walk to School Day combined with Unity Day event. Organizers say combining the two events gave Eastside students a way to spread kindness, inclusion and compassion toward everyone while encouraging good physical health and making healthy choices. Students were asked to wear orange to send a visible message of building community through kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying. Their walk started after normal arrival time, so everyone could participate. The walk took them from Eastside, onto Arrow Drive, then to Northside Elementary School, and back to Eastside. The Clinton Bands Percussion led the way, and Clinton High School cheerleaders, as well as students from UMMC and MC, walked with the Eastside students.

All photos by Tammie Stephens