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.
Recognized for its high participation of schools actively working to reduce, reuse and recycle, the Lake Washington School District was recognized as a Level One Green School District in 2024.
King County Green Schools in LWSD
| Accomplishment | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Sustaining Green Schools
Elementary Schools
- Dickinson/Explorer
- Ella Baker
- McAuliffe
- Sandburg/Discovery
Middle Schools
- Environmental & Adventure School
Level Three Green Schools
Elementary Schools
- Alcott
- Audubon
- Mann
- Wilder
High Schools
- Eastlake
- Juanita
- Redmond
Level Two Green Schools
Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
High Schools
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Level One Green Schools
Elementary Schools
- Bell
- Blackwell
- Emerson K-12
- Keller
- Kirk
- Redmond
- Rush
- Twain
Middle Schools
- Evergreen
- Finn Hill
- Kirkland
- Northstar
- Redmond
- Renaissance
High Schools
- Emerson High School
Initial Program Entry
Elementary Schools
- Lakeview
- Muir
- Rockwell
- Rose Hill
- Smith
- Thoreau
Middle Schools
- Rose Hill/Stella Schola
School Sustainability Efforts
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As graduation season approaches each spring, families and schools prepare for a milestone moment in every student’s educational journey. At Redmond High School, a parent‑led effort is offering seniors a new option, one that supports both students and the environment.
The Gowns Going Green initiative began as parents of the Class of 2025 learned that seniors traditionally purchased a brand-new graduation gown each year, despite the gown’s short period of use. Recognizing an opportunity to reduce waste and support students, the Redmond High School PTSA developed a system to collect, clean and redistribute gently used gowns for future graduating classes.
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EcoBeyond is a student-led sustainability initiative focused on increasing the availability of recycling opportunities for commonly discarded school supplies such as pens, markers and crayons. Led by Aarav Gumber, a junior at Tesla STEM High School, EcoBeyond empowers students to act against plastic waste in the form of school supplies through recycling drives.
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On October 7, Muir Elementary School was transformed into a vibrant hub of hands-on learning as volunteers came together to build a new Outdoor Learning Lab. This inspiring initiative was made possible through a partnership between the Seattle Seahawks, Monolithic Power Systems and OutTeach, a national nonprofit dedicated to turning outdoor spaces into dynamic learning environments.