Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to attend the formerly whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis on November 14, 1960.

That act of courage is being honored Nov. 14 at Denny International Middle School with the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Jones, City Councilmember Rob Saka and School Board member Gina Topp  will be in attendance and offer brief remarks.

7:00: Students begin arriving at the sign for Westwood Village at 26th and Trenton. The first 80 students to show up get to pick either a t-shirt, pin or blinking light.

7:20: Students, Rob Saka and Dr. Jones will speak about the importance of Ruby Bridges and being safe on the walk to school.

7:30: The walk to school begins, across the street, up the stairs, go through SWAC (Southwest Athletic Complex) and then through the bus zone of Denny/Sealth and into the Galleria.

7:45: Lunch Lady Doree Fazio-Young greets the walkers with hot cocoa prior to students heading to class

7:55: Rob Saka and Dr Jones speak to the school on the intercom system.

8:00am: Special guests depart.

To learn more about Ruby Bridges and why she is so important click here.