Welcome!

This inspiring video is about Sacajawea Elementary from Clark County. They were the first school to reach level 3 in the Washington Green Schools program. Congratulations!
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Washington Green Schools provides resources and tools to involve students, teachers, and community members in assessing and taking action to increase resource conservation and waste reduction in schools. A non-profit program, Washington Green Schools envisions that all schools in Washington state will model environmental sustainability, and students will be engaged as stewards and leaders in their schools and beyond.

Get to know the program:

• Read about Washington Green Schools success stories on the Case Studies page.
• Visit the Program Info page for details on how the program works.
• Explore the Newsletter or recent news articles to find news and highlights of Washington Green Schools' teachers and students.
• Learn how the Washington Green Schools program addresses WA State Standards.
  

Why become a Washington Green School?

• Create greener, healthier school campuses.
• Save money and reduce environmental and carbon footprints.
• Engage students as environmental stewards and leaders.
  
• Gain recognition for your efforts.
  

Ready to begin?

All K through 12 schools in Washington state can participate in Washington Green Schools. You can sign up anytime, so gather your Green Team and get started!

Click here to view participating schools

Program at a Glance

"Kids And Staff At Lawton Elementary Are Excited To Be A Washington Green School. Our Flag Is The First Thing You See When You Walk In The Door And Were Now Going For Level 2.” - Teacher, Lawton Elementary, Seattle