On October 8, 2008 Hayes Elementary families, friends, students, staff and community members took part in a community wide education exercise entitled, INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY. Hayes partnered with Safe Kids Minnesota and FEDEX to raise community awareness about pedestrian safety. Parents were encouraged to walk to school on this day with their children. On the way to school they were greeted by FEDEX and Safe Kid Minnesota volunteers who passed out stickers and high fives. Once they arrived at school they were invited to participate in a continental breakfast and a ceremony i