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Leaders Go The Extra Mile

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AVAILABLE ONLY TO SENIORS AT ACTIVE TDS PROGRAM SCHOOLS – if your school is not an active school, please visit Steps for Starting TDS.

Show off your leadership skills and earn a TDS graduation cord*

As a leader on your campus, you probably already know that new drivers are at the highest risk of vehicle crashes. So, to help young adults learn more about the risks they face behind the wheel, we are challenging YOU – our TDS seniors – to take the lead in your team’s peer-to-peer outreach and become an advocate for traffic safety within your school and community. In addition to earning a graduation cord for yourself, you will also be helping your team in their quest to be an All-Star school and earn cash rewards throughout the year. The All-Star program allows your team to complete risk units and earn rewards. By taking the lead on the activities for just one of these units, you could earn your graduation cord. Or you can pick and choose the activities you want to lead from various units throughout the year – it is completely up to you!

To complete the Extra Mile Project, follow these steps:

  1. SIGN UP (using the form below) by January 31, 2026
  2. PLAN & PARTICIPATE IN 1 OF THESE REQUIRED ACTIVITIES:
    Up to 6 Extra Mile students can plan & participate in a single required activity.

    • Administering Annual Surveys
    • Nocturnal Navigation
    • Zero Hero (for Distractions, Seat Belts, or Pedestrians)
    • Stop! Stack the Blocks
    • Promise ZERO.O
    • Advocating for Traffic Safety
      If you have an idea for an activity not listed, please email us for approval.
  3. PLAN & LEAD 2 FOCUSED ACTIVITIES (Focused activity information can be found on each individual Risk Unit page)
    Only 1 Extra Mile student can plan & lead a focused activity but it is permissible to repeat a focused activity on multiple occasions with a different student leading each time. 
     If you have an idea for an activity not listed, please email us for approval.
  4. SUBMIT ACTIVITY FORMS by NO LATER THAN April 30, 2026, for each activity completed and INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ROLE on the form. 
    Make sure you include the names of all Extra Mile students who planned and participated in or planned and led on the activity form.

NEED HELP keeping tracking of all your students’ activities? TRY our new tracking form!

Extra Mile Advisor Tracking Form_Excel                   Extra Mile Advisor Tracking Form_PDF

*It is your responsibility to check with your school administration to ensure cord may be worn during graduation. Your cord will be sent to your TDS sponsor once requirements have been met and reported.

Questions/comments/ideas? Contact us here.


Congrats to the 2025 Extra Mile Recipients!


Aiyana B. Alhambra High School CA Cameron E. Vidalia High School GA
Alexah F. Alhambra High School CA Keyln M. Vidalia High School GA
Angel A. Alhambra High School CA Naki J. Vidalia High School GA
Damian J. Alhambra High School CA Noah V. Vidalia High School GA
Danica N. Alhambra High School CA Kennedy H. Gillespie High School IL
Daniella R. Alhambra High School CA Anthony R. Tonganoxie High School KS
Evanie M. Alhambra High School CA Aubrey P. Tonganoxie High School KS
Isabella J. Alhambra High School CA Emily L. Tonganoxie High School KS
Jasmine M. Alhambra High School CA Huston A. Tonganoxie High School KS
Joel G. Alhambra High School CA Jaylynn S. Tonganoxie High School KS
Kiet C. Alhambra High School CA Jose M. Tonganoxie High School KS
Marley D. Alhambra High School CA Kali B. Tonganoxie High School KS
Maya S. Alhambra High School CA Khrisalyn W. Tonganoxie High School KS
Melanie R. Alhambra High School CA Kyndal R. Tonganoxie High School KS
Elena Y. Alhambra High School CA Tayber W. Tonganoxie High School KS
Shannon R. Alhambra High School CA Taylor B. Tonganoxie High School KS
Sophia W. Alhambra High School CA Addison L. Amherst Steele High School OH
Alexis B. Fountain-Fort Carson High School CO Ainsley H. Amherst Steele High School OH
Ariana P. Fountain-Fort Carson High School CO Ashley N. Amherst Steele High School OH
Giebele C. Fountain-Fort Carson High School CO Eli Thomas S. Amherst Steele High School OH
Logan L. Fountain-Fort Carson High School CO Emma Christine S. Amherst Steele High School OH
Volodymyr B. Fountain-Fort Carson High School CO Henry C. Amherst Steele High School OH
Anthony B. Odyssey Early College and Career Options CO Isabella T. Amherst Steele High School OH
Kimberly G. Odyssey Early College and Career Options CO Jacob M. Amherst Steele High School OH
Colin B. Platte Canyon High School CO Jayla Destiny C. Amherst Steele High School OH
Fierce C. Platte Canyon High School CO Jocelyn A. Amherst Steele High School OH
Hailey H. Platte Canyon High School CO Livia J. Amherst Steele High School OH
Akayla J. Baldwin College & Career Academy GA Luke S. Amherst Steele High School OH
Justin H. Baldwin College & Career Academy GA Madison P. Amherst Steele High School OH
Madison S. Baldwin College & Career Academy GA MaKayla R. Amherst Steele High School OH
Sanaa G. Baldwin College & Career Academy GA Marin T. Amherst Steele High School OH
Tameriana R. Baldwin College & Career Academy GA Prince R. Amherst Steele High School OH
Hoa V. Bremen High School GA Camila G. Southeastern High School OH
Luke L. Bremen High School GA Sadiee M. Southeastern High School OH
Acayo T.   Chapel Hill High School GA Alexis H. West Clermont High School OH
Allison Sosa D.   Chapel Hill High School GA Anna F. West Clermont High School OH
Briana R.   Chapel Hill High School GA Brooke D. West Clermont High School OH
Caitilin T.   Chapel Hill High School GA Hallie B. West Clermont High School OH
Chavon M.   Chapel Hill High School GA Delaney B. William Henry Harrison High School OH
Daniela P.   Chapel Hill High School GA Maggie P. William Henry Harrison High School OH
Dulce C.   Chapel Hill High School GA Olivia M. Oklahoma Union High School OK
Eva A.   Chapel Hill High School GA Karissa L. Cayuga High School TX
Faryn A.   Chapel Hill High School GA Madyson T. Cayuga High School TX
Ivan O.   Chapel Hill High School GA Jo-Elia M. Edcouch – Elsa Early College TX
James B.   Chapel Hill High School GA Bryanna V. Edcouch – Elsa High School TX
Kaidyn W.   Chapel Hill High School GA Cadence G. Edcouch – Elsa High School TX
Karlie B.   Chapel Hill High School GA Daniel C. Edcouch – Elsa High School TX
Kennedy H.   Chapel Hill High School GA Joleen R. Edcouch – Elsa High School TX
Layth P.   Chapel Hill High School GA Raul Z. Edcouch – Elsa High School TX
Lemachi A.   Chapel Hill High School GA Samantha V. Edcouch – Elsa High School TX
Lorelei S.   Chapel Hill High School GA Alyssa K. Grand Prairie High School TX
Morgan W.   Chapel Hill High School GA Brian A. Grand Prairie High School TX
Olivia C.   Chapel Hill High School GA Colton Z. Grand Prairie High School TX
Sameera H.   Chapel Hill High School GA Danniel Q. Grand Prairie High School TX
Solomon R.   Chapel Hill High School GA Emma S. Grand Prairie High School TX
Tamia B.   Chapel Hill High School GA Melquiades I. Grand Prairie High School TX
Zahri J.   Chapel Hill High School GA Eduardo H. Moody High School TX
Adonis W. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Mercedes G. Moody High School TX
Amari M. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Adrian J. Pine Tree High School TX
Aritani B. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Alayna B. Pine Tree High School TX
Camilia C. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Ashli S. Pine Tree High School TX
Cavorious P. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Chamyiah M Pine Tree High School TX
Chadwick R. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Sabria W. Pine Tree High School TX
Chasidy D. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Victoria R. Pine Tree High School TX
D’Asia S. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Aden A. Plainview High School TX
Derrick H. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Bailey M. Waller High School TX
Dominic S. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Betzi G. Waller High School TX
Gavin S. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Briana R. Waller High School TX
Havana R. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Daisy G. Waller High School TX
Jamarious L. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Dayana S. Waller High School TX
Jamie W. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Emily A. Waller High School TX
Jamir J. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Emily P. Waller High School TX
Jaquavius H. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Emily S. Waller High School TX
Jaser M. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Emma Z. Waller High School TX
Jayden B. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Gabriela R. Waller High School TX
Jayden M. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Haley B. Waller High School TX
Jeremiah K. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Jude A. Waller High School TX
Jordan M. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Juliana S. Waller High School TX
Kameron F. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Maddison S. Waller High School TX
Kisah B. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Madelyn P. Waller High School TX
Ladavia T. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Mellecia E. Waller High School TX
Montravious P. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Mia R. Waller High School TX
Nascere C. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Nadia N. Waller High School TX
Zaniya H. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Natali M. Waller High School TX
Zaterious G. Dougherty Comprehensive High School GA Tilynn S. Waller High School TX
Sydney M. Glynn Academy GA Valeria C. Waller High School TX
Amaya D. Heritage High School GA Yadhira A. Waller High School TX
Gabrielle S. Heritage High School GA Alexis L. River View High School WA
Aniya E. Sumter County High School GA Arlin R. River View High School WA
Ashton G. Sumter County High School GA Cristopher G. River View High School WA
Faith G. Sumter County High School GA Jonathan T. River View High School WA
Taylor C. Sumter County High School GA Kennedy C. River View High School WA
Nora Grace M. Toombs County High School GA Lyndee P. River View High School WA

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