Kitsap Schools Fly the Washington Green Schools Flag

Research has determined that 82% of what we learn comes from doing. What better place to learn to be environmentally responsible than school! That is why Washington Green Schools is such a successful program. Washington Green Schools is a non-profit that supports schools to become more sustainable, energy efficient, waste conscious and water wise. Students are engaged in making sure that their schools walk the talk.

This is the process to become a Green School.

1. Schools create a Green Team and sign up on the web page.
2. The team chooses a category for the school year from five program levels. They choose from: Energy, Healthy School buildings, Transportation, Waste and Recycling and Water.
3. The team earns points in their category. These points are attained by assessment, makings a lasting change in that category, evaluating the process and sharing what students learned with others. They follow checklists and materials found on the web page. 
4. Schools receive Green School certification and Green Schools Flag is presented to them at an assembly.

teachers display the flag!

Island School on Bainbridge Island proudly displays the Green School Flag! They are on their second level! Their first category was recycling. This year they chose water.

The students assessed their water use and learned how to conserve water. They even created a DVD called “Brush your teeth”, a drama about turning off the tap when you brush.

KPUD as a sponsor of Washington Green Schools, participated in a school wide round robin water cycle assembly at Island School. The kids followed the path of a rain drop and learned about groundwater recharge, storm water runoff and how to use safer products to protect our watersheds.

It is the mission of Washington Green Schools that every school in Washington will teach, model, and practice environmental sustainability, serving as centers for change throughout the region. We in Kitsap are on our way with eight schools taking the Green Schools challenge. Learn more about this program at the Washington Green Schools web page.