Safe Routes to School

Maire is located in a busy area next to an increasingly vibrant business district. Our school is the keystone of the neighborhood. Many times real estate ads feature "walk to Maire School" as part of a home's appeal to potential buyers. Walking or biking to school is something we encourage for all of our families to promote physical fitness, independence for our children, and to ease traffic congestion around the school.

The Maire community is involved in several efforts to encourage walking or biking to school. One is our annual "Walk to School Day" which is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd. Members of the City of Grosse Pointe Public Safety Department and other dignitaries will be on hand to meet our walkers. Safety Patrol members will be sworn in and receive their badges at an assembly. Public Safety representatives will discuss personal safety measures with the students.


Our newest project to improve safety around the school is through our participation in the state's Safe Routes to School program. A committee consisting of parents, school staff and representatives of the City of Grosse Pointe are collaborating to improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic around Maire. Our goal is to to receive a state grant to support this effort. As part of that process, we need your help. Please participate in the survey posted on Maire's home page so we can get a better sense of what you see as important. Survey results will also be used in planning for a project to improve the playground with funds raised from the 2009 Maire Fair.


Thanks for your help!