Pathways to Green Schools

Promoting Green and Sustainable Schools in Pennsylvania!


Four Pennsylvania Schools Receive National Green Ribbon Schools Honors, One School District Awarded District Sustainability Award Press Release: Harrisburg (April 22, 2013) – Gov. Tom Corbett today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has selected four Pennsylvania schools for the national 2013 Green Ribbon Schools award, plus one school district for the District Sustainability Award. “These award-winning schools serve as a model for all of Pennsylvania by incorporating innovative technologies and strategies to use resources effectively and efficiently,’’ Corbett said. “I congratulate them.’’ The schools are: Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School, Philadelphia School District; Broughal Middle School, Bethlehem Area School District, Northampton County; Nazareth Area Middle School, Nazareth Area School District, Northampton County; and Westtown School, Chester County. Lower Merion School District, Montgomery County, was awarded the first-ever District Sustainability Award for applying energy conservation initiatives across multiple school buildings throughout the district. You may read the full press release here The Four Schools Nominated Were: Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School - School District of Philadelphia Broughal Middle School -Bethlehem Area School District Nazareth Area Middle School - Nazareth Area School District Westtown School - Chester County School District Nominated was: Lower Merion School District Additional Green Ribbon Schools Information: GRS Overview - Overview from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Helpful GRS Resources - Helpful Links for GRS 2012-2013 Previous Year Winners! Our congratulations to A.W. Beattie Career Center, Radnor Middle School, Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School, and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy on receiving this national recognition. Highlights of the 2012 PA Green Ribbon Schools Winning applications of the 78 schools named this year from across the United States USDE Green Ribbon Schools Program Information
Pathways to Green Schools... Every school in Pennsylvania can start on the path towards a more green and sustainable future. Whether a school district is considering a renovation or construction project, reviewing operations and maintenance practices, planting a school garden, or updating curriculum-there is an opportunity to make our schools more cost-efficient, environmentally friendly and healthier places of learning.
Chart Your Pathway Take a moment to use this worksheet to help you chart your pathway to a green school. 10 Things you can do today... Helpful suggestions and guidelines to help you start today! What is Sustainability? We hear it all the time, but what does it REALLY mean? Case Studies Read case studies or submit your own. Updated 11/7/2011 Take a Look! View our video Resources Contact Us Send a question or comment	EverGreen Elementary School The EverGreen Elementary School is the crown jewel of the Western Wayne School District. This 104,000 square foot facility opened its doors to students in the fall of 2011 beginning a new chapter in the District’s history with a particular focus on the environment and conservation. Read More Other News and Announcements Congratulations Juniata Valley School District on your recognition as a model site for Ecology and Environment instruction. Read More. DEP Natural Gas Resource Website- Technical Assistance Plan Featured Case Study: Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts New Video: It Just Makes ¢ents- Governor's Green Government Council - 16 min. News and Announcements - Read All News and Announcements

About us

This Pathways to Green Schools site is designed to provide school districts with helpful information in one location. It includes the latest information on state programs and grants available for your school, as well as best practices from districts around the state--where schools and communities are making investments that help conserve natural resources and reduce energy costs.

We believe that the entire educational experience should include green and sustainable practices. This includes the transportation to and from school, the buildings where our students learn, the energy being used in our schools, the food being served in our cafeterias, and the curriculum that is taught in the classrooms.

There are many ways that schools can become more green and sustainable, and each step forward is a step in the right direction.
We hope you will get started on the Path, and we look forward to hearing about your success.