Bike to School Day this week

Apopka joins with Phillis Wheatley Elementary for a heartfelt tribute

From the City of Apopka

The City of Apopka and Phillis Wheatley Elementary will host a special 2017 Bike to School Day event on Wednesday, May 10, with a touching tribute to former student Camari Dennison, who died riding his bike five months ago. The event recognizing National Bike to School Day promotes bicycle safety and healthy benefits of riding bikes to school each day. Activities include a bike ride around the school, bike helmet fittings by the Apopka Police Department, treats and goodie bags.

Afterward, students from first and second grades will join Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer to honor Camari Dennison with a special tree planting and plaque presentation. Camari’s kindergarten classmates will present a poem, and Camari’s mother will give brief remarks. Special thanks to Bike to School event support from Amscot Financial and BAM-B Enterprises, which operates McDonald’s restaurants on Main Street and Rock Springs Road in Apopka.