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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, 2025
  2. PLAN & PARTICIPATE IN 1 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. If you have an idea for an activity not listed, please email us for approval.
  4. INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ROLE on the activity form when submitting your team’s activities for All-Star credit. Only one student can plan and lead a Focused Activity while multiple students can plan and participate in a Required Activity. If this occurs, make sure you include the names of all Extra Mile students who planned and participated on the activity form.
  5. SUBMIT your Completion Form via email by NO LATER THAN April 30, 2025.

Questions/comments/ideas? Contact Christy at [email protected]

*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 all documents are received.


Congrats to the 2024 Extra Mile Recipients!


Gabrielle A. Amherst Steele High School OH Annamarie L. Amherst Steele High School OH
Jocelyn A. Alhambra High School CA Alizae M. Transmountain Early College High School TX
Alicia A. Transmountain Early College High School TX Alyssa M. Transmountain Early College High School TX
LaMerica A. McIntosh County Academy GA Ezra M. Alhambra High School CA
Lindsey A. Alhambra High School CA Sa’mya M. McIntosh County Academy GA
Dominic B. Pine Tree High School TX Morgan F. Toombs County High School GA
Cecily B. McIntosh County Academy GA Abigail M. Chapel Hill High School GA
Lily B. Chapel Hill High School GA Sophia N. Transmountain Early College High School TX
Camie B. Bremen High School GA Christianna N. McIntosh County Academy GA
Tristen C. Chapel Hill High School GA Olivia N. Transmountain Early College High School TX
Nikki C. Platte Canyon High School CO Emmanuel O. Chapel Hill High School GA
Ava D. Amherst Steele High School OH Jaden O. Amherst Steele High School OH
Katelyn D. Amherst Steele High School OH Shanquavious P. Baldwin High School GA
Yah’neace E. Glenn Hills High School GA Stefany P. Pine Tree High School TX
Kamau E. Chapel Hill High School GA Kailey P. Amherst Steele High School OH
Nichole E. Oklahoma Union High School OK Hailey R. Transmountain Early College High School TX
Cheyenne E. Calhan High School CO Ashlynn R. Toombs County High School GA
Hannah F. Transmountain Early College High School TX Carlie R. Toombs County High School GA
Alexys F. Chapel Hill High School GA Frances S. Alhambra High School CA
Jeronimo G. Pine Tree High School TX Bradyn S. Amherst Steele High School OH
Edwin G. Transmountain Early College High School TX Bernasia S. Baldwin High School GA
Jordan G. Chapel Hill High School GA Layla S. Chapel Hill High School GA
Malazia G. McIntosh County Academy GA Kaitlin S. Southeastern High School OH
Zakayla G. Baldwin High School GA Sydney S. Toombs County High School GA
Erik G. Pine Tree High School TX Priscilla S. Young Women’s Leadership Academy TX
Kyndall H. Joshua High School TX Ella S. Transmountain Early College High School TX
Breeona H. Transmountain Early College High School TX Daisha S. Oklahoma Union High School OK
Chasity H. McIntosh County Academy GA Addison S. Amherst Steele High School OH
Tatiana H. Alhambra High School CA Grayson S. McIntosh County Academy GA
Aaliyah H. Baldwin High School GA Raycie S. Oklahoma Union High School OK
Madison H. Toombs County High School GA Sunny T. Alhambra High School CA
Lauren H. Transmountain Early College High School TX Alexandra T. Chapel Hill High School GA
Grace H. Toombs County High School GA Tiffany T. Alhambra High School CA
Kamron H. Pine Tree High School TX Isaiah V. Alhambra High School CA
Quintin J. Glenn Hills High School GA Lauren V. Pine Tree High School TX
Stella K. Platte Canyon High School CO Gianna V. Amherst Steele High School OH
Aurora L. Transmountain Early College High School TX Madison W. Chapel Hill High School GA
Jessica L. Alhambra High School CA Samara W. McIntosh County Academy GA
Davianna L. Harold T. Branch Academy TX Lana Z. Alhambra High School CA

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