Sustainability News
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The launch of a new reusable plates and flatware program in its cafeteria. The initiative reflects the school’s commitment to sustainability while turning an everyday activity like lunchtime into a practical learning experience for students.
At ICS, learning is designed to extend well beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to think critically about their impact on the world, including how daily routines impact the environment.
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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.
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The City of Kirkland and Rainworks teamed up with Muir Elementary and Kirkland Middle School to help spread the word about pollutants found in stormwater runoff. To highlight the impact of stormwater pollution, the city’s Storm & Surface Water Division installed temporary, eco-friendly art on both campuses.
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On September 24, LWSD celebrated the arrival of four new electric school buses with a ribbon-cutting event at Old Redmond Schoolhouse.
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On Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, this year, Muir Elementary students had the opportunity to plant vegetable and flower seeds in celebration of the observance!
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More than a dozen students from Tesla STEM High School are putting their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to work to reduce waste and protect the planet.
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Redmond, Wash. - On Wednesday, May 29, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Lake Washington School District (LWSD) will receive funding for two new electric buses.
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Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has been working with the King County Green Schools (KCGS) program to bring awareness about sustainability to our community. That work paid off as the program has recognized LWSD for achieving Level One District recognition this year.
Redmond, Wash. – On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Lake Washington School District (LWSD) will receive funding for two new electric buses and infrastructure to support them through the Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
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Two schools in Lake Washington School District were recognized as 2022-23 Sustaining Green Schools by King County Green Schools in June.
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Sixth grade science students at Kamiakin Middle School have been busy working since September on a Campus Ecological Restoration Project.
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In early April, the Lake Washington High School (LWHS) Green Team held an after-school event aimed at educating parents, students and other drivers on the environmental impact of idling.
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Ever since Environmental & Adventure School (EAS) was founded, students have participated in community service projects.