![Symetra Hero Maryline Williams, teacher at Thoreau Elementary with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571354696/lwsdorg/js58p2qbxtgubgaxuqqx/symetra-hero-maryline-williams-with-students.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571354696/lwsdorg/js58p2qbxtgubgaxuqqx/symetra-hero-maryline-williams-with-students.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571354696/lwsdorg/js58p2qbxtgubgaxuqqx/symetra-hero-maryline-williams-with-students.jpg","width":670}])
Students in Maryline Williams’ kindergarten class know they have a teacher who will help them succeed. The Henry David Thoreau Elementary School teacher is one of 16 Seattle Heroes in the Classroom to be recognized during the 2019 NFL season.
![Kirk Elementary Student Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":1072}])
![TMS boys varsity basketball vs IMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571253621/lwsdorg/gsgfpsgfd1lua1siyxuf/IMG_3919-TMS-bball-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571253621/lwsdorg/gsgfpsgfd1lua1siyxuf/IMG_3919-TMS-bball-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571253621/lwsdorg/gsgfpsgfd1lua1siyxuf/IMG_3919-TMS-bball-thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
![Timberline Middle School student tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570561899/lwsdorg/k71nqiyuhhrnczxmopof/tms-student-video-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570561899/lwsdorg/k71nqiyuhhrnczxmopof/tms-student-video-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570561899/lwsdorg/k71nqiyuhhrnczxmopof/tms-student-video-thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Student Learning
Students learn about sustainability through instruction on conservation and natural resources in science, social studies and other areas.
Community partners also provide assistance. For example, the King County Green Schools Program provides assistance, educational resources and recognition for schools. Sustainability Ambassadors inspires students to initiate sustainability goals in their communities and measure performance along the way.
King County Green Schools in LWSD
| Sustaining Green School | Level Three Green School | Level Two Green School | Level One Green School | Initial Program Entry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adds at least one new conservation practice or education strategy each year | ✔ | ||||
| Adds pollution prevention education and actions | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Adds energy conservation education and practices | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Meets waste reduction and recycling criteria | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Working to achieve Level One status | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Level Three
Green Schools
Middle Schools
- Environmental & Adventure School
- Renaissance School of Art & Reasoning
High Schools
- Eastlake
- Redmond
Level Two
Green Schools
Elementary Schools
High Schools
|
Initial Program Entry
Elementary Schools
- Alcott
- Lakeview
- Muir
- Rockwell
- Rose Hill
- Rush
- Thoreau
Middle Schools
- Rose Hill
- Stella Schola
School Sustainability Efforts
![Dickinson Elementary Wetlands Green Ribbon School Award for District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558636504/lwsdorg/bwudfockuul7dafajt7g/dickinson-elementary-green-ribbon-schools.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558636504/lwsdorg/bwudfockuul7dafajt7g/dickinson-elementary-green-ribbon-schools.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558636504/lwsdorg/bwudfockuul7dafajt7g/dickinson-elementary-green-ribbon-schools.jpg","width":800}])
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is among one of only 14 school districts in the U.S. to be given the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award.
Watch this KING 5 story to see an example of the award-winning sustainability efforts that are happening throughout LWSD.
![Sandburg/DCS Green School award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557254301/lwsdorg/wab7r3ixeaqu94ypcast/IMG_1252_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557254301/lwsdorg/wab7r3ixeaqu94ypcast/IMG_1252_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557254301/lwsdorg/wab7r3ixeaqu94ypcast/IMG_1252_web.jpg","width":800}])
Our school district has 34 schools participating in the King County Green Schools program this year. But only one has reached Level 4/Sustaining Green School recognition.
![Rosa Parks Earth Day 2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556301364/lwsdorg/dqoat8xft722tl3qre8x/RP-earthday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556301364/lwsdorg/dqoat8xft722tl3qre8x/RP-earthday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556301364/lwsdorg/dqoat8xft722tl3qre8x/RP-earthday.jpg","width":600}])
Students in Lake Washington School District are learning how to protect the environment, beginning at their own schools. Schools and PTSAs planned special Earth Day events to teach students good habits they can use throughout the year.