The Island School: Creating healthier learning environments

The Island School’s students wanted to improve their community’s health. They established new standards for indoor air quality and purchasing policies to make sustainability a community priority. Now their school will remain a safe and healthy place for years to come.

Chelan Middle & High School: Conserving natural resources

Chelan Middle and High School kicked off a composting and recycling initiative to address a huge waste problem on their shared campus. Thanks to student efforts, they cut their landfill-bound trash by 60%. What’s more, 90% of uneaten food is now being distributed to kids in need.

Everett Public Schools: Cultivating leadership

When Everett Public Schools made a formal commitment to energy conservation through Washington Green Schools’ Energy Matters program, they created a pathway for all students in the district to become environmental advocates in their families and communities.

Madrona K-8: Strengthening student skills

Students, teachers, parents, and staff worked side by side to create a campus garden for Madrona K-8 in Seattle. Their teamwork paid off. Now each classroom has their own garden plot where kids can put their science, math, and art lessons into practice outdoors.

Image Elementary: Making learning exciting for kids

Image Elementary’s fourth and fifth graders created a “buddy system” with the younger kids to teach them how to be stewards of the environment. Teaming up to investigate the natural world, students gain enthusiasm for learning and receive new knowledge to share.