The 2017-18 School Year is the 2nd year of our NOAA sponsored “Climate Resiliency Fellows” Program.  Our aim is to “Create a dynamic community of informed teachers committed to involving their students in learning about and engaging in local climate change issues and climate resiliency projects.”  Many thanks to all of our hard working teachers and students!

The following is from Shining Mountain Elementary School Teacher Becky Hendrickson :

The Shining Mountain Green Team conducted a waste audit in January 2018.  After analyzing the results, students created an action plan. The team decided that education should be a priority.  They created posters and displayed them throughout the school. The Green Team gives daily reminders about recycling during morning announcements.  Share boxes were also put in place to collect unopened/non-perishable food items. These items are donated to our local food bank. Students created a Share Box Challenge as a kickoff event.