A Fall Wellness Tradition — Across Your Region or Within Your District
Every fall, something special happens in schools. Step counts rise. Conversations spark. Staff members encourage one another in hallways, lounges, classrooms, and group chats.
Walktober brings educators and school staff together through a simple, month-long walking challenge that builds connection, supports well-being, and strengthens culture.
30-Minute WEBINAR
Wednesday, April 22 • 1 PM ET
Creating Connection, Thriving Together:
How Walktober Becomes a Fall Tradition for Faculty and Staff
Join Rachel LaBerge, Accounts Team Lead, and Walktober Program Director Danielle Hogan for a practical look at how Walktober helps educators build connection, confidence, and well-being through a shared wellness experience.
Whether implemented by a regional service agency or launched within a single district, Walktober creates a simple, inclusive way for faculty and staff to support one another while building healthy habits — without adding administrative complexity.
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What You Will Learn (and See)
- A live Walktober demo showing the participant and admin experience
- Why Walktober works so well for educators and school staff
- How regional service agencies can coordinate participation across multiple districts
- How districts can launch a simple, engaging wellness initiative for staff
- How Walktober supports connection, morale, and healthy routines during the school year
Who Should Attend:
- School district wellness coordinators
- HR and benefits leaders in school districts
- Regional service agencies (ISDs, BOCES, ESCs, COEs, CESAs, ESDs)
- Health plan and benefits consultants serving school districts
- Organizations supporting multiple school districts
Creating Connection, Thriving Together: How Walktober Becomes a Fall Tradition for Faculty and Staff
Wednesday, April 22 • 1 PM ET
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Walktober can be launched across multiple districts through a regional service agency — or implemented directly by an individual district. The structure is flexible. The impact is shared.
I look forward to Walktober every year. It helps me stay focused on getting my steps in every day. It inspires my whole family to track their steps too.
Leslie S.
Greely Schools
I look forward to Walktober every year. It helps me stay focused on getting my steps in every day. It inspires my whole family to track their steps too.
Leslie S.
Greely Schools
Launch Walktober Across Your Region
For Intermediate School Districts, BOCES, ESCs, COEs, CESAs, ESDs, and other regional service agencies supporting multiple districts:
Walktober offers a coordinated, region-wide wellness initiative that districts can join together — without adding administrative complexity.
Regional Implementation Options:
- Centralized regional purchase covering participating districts
- Regional coordination with district-level opt-in
- Unified launch timeline across districts
- District autonomy within a shared regional framework
Benefits for Regional Leaders:
- Provide equitable wellness access to districts of all sizes
- Strengthen cross-district collaboration and shared culture
- Offer a visible, measurable initiative aligned with staff well-being priorities
- Receive aggregate participation and engagement reporting
Whether implemented region-wide or facilitated for district opt-in, Walktober becomes a shared regional tradition — one that strengthens both individual districts and the broader educational community you support.
Implement Walktober Within Your District
For individual school districts seeking a turnkey, engaging wellness challenge:
Walktober provides a ready-to-launch program that builds morale, connection, and healthy routines across your staff.
District Benefits:
- Simple setup with ready-to-use communications
- Team-based and individual participation options
- Engagement tools that promote connection and encouragement
- Participation and engagement reporting
Walktober works equally well for small districts and large systems — creating a sense of shared purpose and momentum that carries into the school year.
Why Schools Choose Walktober Year After Year
Now in its 24th season, Walktober continues to grow — not just in participation, but in impact.
From 2024 to 2025:
- Participating organizations increased 21%
- Returning clients saw participation rise 16%
- School systems report completion and satisfaction rates 10% higher than other sectors
When implemented regionally, participation builds shared identity across districts. When implemented locally, it strengthens internal culture.
In both cases, it becomes something staff look forward to each fall.
Walktober is more than just a month-long event; it is a catalyst for building community and stronger connections within the workplace. The camaraderie was the true trophy, far surpassing any step-count achievements.
Robert S.
Fairfax County Public Schools
Health Wins That Keep Compounding
For the first time my visit to the doctors was filled with wonderful news about my health. Walktober, thank you for pushing me to better myself and lifestyle.
Esperanza M.
Douglas County School District
Participants consistently report:
- Improved energy
- Better stress management
- Stronger daily habits
- Greater connection with colleagues
Walktober pairs simple activity with social encouragement — a combination that supports morale, resilience, and retention.
Wellness leaders across districts and regions hear the same feedback each year: consistent, social movement makes a measurable difference in staff well-being.
Connection Is the Core
Recent enhancements have strengthened Walktober’s focus on community.
Participants can:
Share stories and photos
Respond to poll questions
Encourage teammates
Track collective progress
For regional agencies, this creates a shared initiative that bridges districts. For districts, it strengthens relationships within buildings and teams.
Whether those connections happen in the staff lounge, on playground duty, or through online messages, they build a culture where people feel supported, appreciated, and inspired — the kind of environment that helps schools and their people thrive.
This is one time of the year that all of PWCS comes together for a healthy competition. It’s fun and everyone should try it at least once.
Onea A.
Prince William County Schools
This is one time of the year that all of PWCS comes together for a healthy competition. It’s fun and everyone should try it at least once.
Onea A.
Prince William County Schools
Designed for Simplicity — At Every Level
Walktober is built to be easy to run year after year.
You receive:
- Ready-to-use promotional materials
- Structured communication templates
- Administrative support
- Reliable engagement tools
Regional agencies can coordinate participation across districts without managing separate programs.
Districts can launch confidently without building something from scratch.
The structure remains simple — the engagement builds naturally.
I expected it to be a great challenge, but I didn’t expect to get that many people to participate!
Samantha Todd
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Academy District 20
A Reliable Anchor in a Busy School Calendar
Every year it keeps me motivated to stay on track with my fitness goals… The motivation of my peers and teams always keeps me inspired.
Sharon B.
Rochester City School District
Education calendars are full and priorities shift. Walktober offers consistency.
Each fall, it provides:
- A shared goal
- A healthy routine
- A reason to reconnect
Over time, it becomes more than a challenge — it becomes a tradition.
For regions, that tradition reinforces collaboration across districts.
For districts, it strengthens internal culture.
Choose Your Implementation Path
Explore a Regional Rollout
Coordinate Walktober across multiple districts with flexible participation options.
Launch in Your District
Bring Walktober directly to your staff this fall.
Request a No-Obligation Quote
Features include:
Interactive logging
Device tracking
Worldwide fall attractions
Individual and team
participation
Organization-wide goal setting
Badges for hitting milestones
Daily tips, healthy recipes, community message board
Mobile as well as desktop applications
Learn More
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No-Obligation Quote
Walk This Way to Employee Wellness Value
(Beleaf it.)
Per Registrant
Includes site setup +
per registrant fee.
Duration
Retail
31-day Program
$10.09
42-day Program
$13.75
56-day Program
$15.45
Setup (1 time fee/challenge)
$2775
Group License
One-time fee covering your entire eligible population* for any 1 HES challenge.
*Eligible population means all employees who have access to the site (whether or not they register). To promote the site to a subset of your population, an eligibility file is required.
Eligible Population
Retail
1000
$5007
5000
$12,702
10,000
$23,156
25,000
$48,733
50,000
$85,764
100,000
$122,796
Bundled License
One-time fee covering your entire eligible population* for any 2 HES challenges within 12 months.
*Eligible population means all employees who have access to the site (whether or not they register). To promote the site to a subset of your population, an eligibility file is required.
