A Green School for Every Student

Students and communities across Washington State are working to create greener, healthier school environments. Together we are building a better world — now and for future generations. Washington Green Schools provides a system of support for school communities to set and achieve sustainability goals.

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1.2 million students spend their days in K-12 schools across Washington State. You can ensure they gain the skills and hands-on learning opportunities needed to be successful leaders. Our state depends upon the next generation. And Washington Green Schools is working with you to give them the tools they need to succeed.

School Updates

  • Jan 17th, 2019

    iDEA School students learn about stormwater: facebook.com/WashingtonGreenSchools

  • Dec 31st, 2018

    Join our Jan and Feb 2019 events: wagreenschools.org/events

  • Nov 29th, 2018

    Read our latest newsletters: wagreenschools.org/news/newsletters

Our Six-Step Certification Process

Certified schools earn recognition, rewards, and other special opportunities.

Environmental Categories:
  • Waste and Recycling
  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Healthy School Buildings
  • Water
  • School Grounds

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Green Teams in Action: St. Michael Parish School

The Green Team at St. Michael Parish School in Olympia, WA has a one-of-a-kind member named Misplace Monty. Students will tell you that while Misplace Monty isn’t a real person, the character helps their school community learn and practice proper waste disposal. Misplace Monty is part of a student skit that is put on by […]

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