Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Trains That Go! Around Hendersonville!

Our students had a special visit from Operation Lifesaver, a national nonprofit dedicated to teaching railroad safety. Because our town of Hendersonville sits along the Henderson Subdivision, it was the perfect opportunity for our preschoolers to learn how to stay safe around train tracks.

During the visit, the presenter shared simple but important safety lessons in a fun and age-appropriate way. Our students learned that train tracks are never a place to play, that we must always stay far away from the tracks, and that only trains belong on railroad tracks. Through stories, visuals, and interactive discussion, the children discovered why trains cannot stop quickly and why it’s so important to always listen to crossing signals.
The children were especially excited to talk about the trains they sometimes see in our community traveling between Evansville and Nashville. Connecting the lesson to something they recognize in their daily lives helped them better understand how railroads work and why safety rules matter.

We are so thankful to Operation Lifesaver for taking the time to visit our school and help teach our students how to be safe around trains. Learning about our community and how to stay safe in it is an important part of growing up, and our students did a wonderful job listening, asking questions, and practicing their new railroad safety knowledge! 🚦🚂

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