Colby Elementary School Nominated for Green Ribbon Schools Award
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 -- 8:16 AM
-A local school that has shown a commitment to conservation of natural resources and the health of students and staff members has been nominated for U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Awards.The school nominated by State Superintendent Tony Evers is Colby Elementary School. The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program recognizes schools, districts, and higher education institutions that reduce schools' environmental impact and costs, improve the health and wellness of students and staff members, and provide effective environmental and sustainability education.
The online application for the Green Ribbon Schools program required extensive data collection and reporting about the school's facility, its health and safety policies, food service, and environmental and sustainability curriculum and assessment. Each application is reviewed by two state-level teams of education consultants and content experts as well as a federal team.
The Colby Elementary School will receive Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin "Sugar Maple" certification and be recognized nationally through Project Learning Tree's "Green Schools" program.
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