Sustainability News
![Student-led sustainability initiative to increase recycling opportunities for used school supplies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":1320}])
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.
![Only rain down the drain! LWSD students learn about protecting our shared waterways]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760557872/lwsdorg/ew8nmogahfpze5pm3bhe/IMG_3822.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760557872/lwsdorg/ew8nmogahfpze5pm3bhe/IMG_3822.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760557872/lwsdorg/ew8nmogahfpze5pm3bhe/IMG_3822.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760557872/lwsdorg/ew8nmogahfpze5pm3bhe/IMG_3822.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760557872/lwsdorg/ew8nmogahfpze5pm3bhe/IMG_3822.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760557872/lwsdorg/ew8nmogahfpze5pm3bhe/IMG_3822.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![Lake Washington School District Goes Electric!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759344417/lwsdorg/kkz0ssj6qxplcswmsopa/IMG_6096.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759344417/lwsdorg/kkz0ssj6qxplcswmsopa/IMG_6096.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759344417/lwsdorg/kkz0ssj6qxplcswmsopa/IMG_6096.jpg","width":800}])
On September 24, LWSD celebrated the arrival of four new electric school buses with a ribbon-cutting event at Old Redmond Schoolhouse.
![Muir Elementary students take a hands on approach to celebrating Earth Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745514232/lwsdorg/cmoetibxebygoszkgu70/IMG_4172muirearthday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745514232/lwsdorg/cmoetibxebygoszkgu70/IMG_4172muirearthday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745514232/lwsdorg/cmoetibxebygoszkgu70/IMG_4172muirearthday.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745514232/lwsdorg/cmoetibxebygoszkgu70/IMG_4172muirearthday.jpg","width":1200}])
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!
![More than just taking out the trash - Tesla STEM students intern with Waste Management to learn about waste reduction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744839940/lwsdorg/yutne04hrzlznbroqrcc/TeslaandWMinterns24-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744839940/lwsdorg/yutne04hrzlznbroqrcc/TeslaandWMinterns24-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744839940/lwsdorg/yutne04hrzlznbroqrcc/TeslaandWMinterns24-25.jpg","width":538}])
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.
![Lake Washington School District receives grant funding for two additional zero-emission buses]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712613268/lwsdorg/iftqvbm5tmmtmjjj0ink/LWSDlogo-sailboatsonly-post-thumbnail-800x720.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712613268/lwsdorg/iftqvbm5tmmtmjjj0ink/LWSDlogo-sailboatsonly-post-thumbnail-800x720.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712613268/lwsdorg/iftqvbm5tmmtmjjj0ink/LWSDlogo-sailboatsonly-post-thumbnail-800x720.png","width":800}])
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.
![Movin’ on up – LWSD earns Level One District recognition, three schools earn Sustaining level in King County Green Schools program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718321520/lwsdorg/q4ldny6xfersiovdwzck/Level-One-District.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718321520/lwsdorg/q4ldny6xfersiovdwzck/Level-One-District.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718321520/lwsdorg/q4ldny6xfersiovdwzck/Level-One-District.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718321520/lwsdorg/q4ldny6xfersiovdwzck/Level-One-District.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718321520/lwsdorg/q4ldny6xfersiovdwzck/Level-One-District.jpg","width":1529}])
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.
![Keep on truckin’ - Two LWSD schools earn Sustaining Green School recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657559887/lwsdorg/z0sceqa6wjqhhkhwenme/KingCountyGreenSchoolsprogramlogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657559887/lwsdorg/z0sceqa6wjqhhkhwenme/KingCountyGreenSchoolsprogramlogo.jpg","width":370}])
Two schools in Lake Washington School District were recognized as 2022-23 Sustaining Green Schools by King County Green Schools in June.
![Life’s a garden, dig it – Students at Kamiakin work on campus restoration project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685555781/lwsdorg/cmu1idqj4sur2qpc7sxt/KaMS-restoration-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685555781/lwsdorg/cmu1idqj4sur2qpc7sxt/KaMS-restoration-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685555781/lwsdorg/cmu1idqj4sur2qpc7sxt/KaMS-restoration-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Sixth grade science students at Kamiakin Middle School have been busy working since September on a Campus Ecological Restoration Project.
![LWHS Green Team raises awareness with anti-idling event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681859331/lwsdorg/kvxg8bqoavzaxodifayz/lwhs-anti-idling-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681859331/lwsdorg/kvxg8bqoavzaxodifayz/lwhs-anti-idling-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681859331/lwsdorg/kvxg8bqoavzaxodifayz/lwhs-anti-idling-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Watch: EAS community service projects]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679004657/lwsdorg/sjn6x0o9myo9v25mdg8q/EAS-community-service-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679004657/lwsdorg/sjn6x0o9myo9v25mdg8q/EAS-community-service-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679004657/lwsdorg/sjn6x0o9myo9v25mdg8q/EAS-community-service-thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Ever since Environmental & Adventure School (EAS) was founded, students have participated in community service projects.
The King County Green Schools (KCGS) program recently handed out recognition to schools for their work in resource conservation. Several schools from Lake Washington School District (LWSD) were acknowledged for their efforts as part of this program.
![Earth Day 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1650917173/lwsdorg/ezmihq9iwjruktepws7m/earth-day-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1650917173/lwsdorg/ezmihq9iwjruktepws7m/earth-day-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1650917173/lwsdorg/ezmihq9iwjruktepws7m/earth-day-thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1650917173/lwsdorg/ezmihq9iwjruktepws7m/earth-day-thumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1650917173/lwsdorg/ezmihq9iwjruktepws7m/earth-day-thumb.jpg","width":1385}])
Students across the district supported and celebrated sustainability efforts in their schools all week for Earth Day 2022.
![Rose Hill Middle School students get hands-on experience restoring ecosystem]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765231553/lwsdorg/yxwbszr5axcqzropzid2/5428-rhms-restoration.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765231553/lwsdorg/yxwbszr5axcqzropzid2/5428-rhms-restoration.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765231553/lwsdorg/yxwbszr5axcqzropzid2/5428-rhms-restoration.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765231553/lwsdorg/yxwbszr5axcqzropzid2/5428-rhms-restoration.jpg","width":864}])
The sixth graders at Rose Hill Middle School worked on an exciting new unit on ecosystems restoration in science this fall. During this unit, students not only learned what makes a healthy forest ecosystem but also got the opportunity to plan and execute their very own restoration project for a damaged ecosystem on Rose Hill’s campus.