June 2019
Congratulations to our NGSS and IGSS Students!
As the 2019 - 2020 school year comes to a close we want to congratulate all of our National Green Schools Society and International Green Schools Society Members on all of their hard work bringing environmental programming and awareness to their schools and communities.
Congratulations to our 2018 - 2019 NGSS Graduates
Ethan Allen Preparatory School, CT
  • Elizabeth Garfield
  • Connor Hicks

North Raleigh Christian Academy, NC
  • Nathan Smith

Farmingdale High School, NY
  • Kendrah Buck
  • Jennifer Dionicio
  • Nyree Facey
  • Dylan Maebert
  • Wajiha Nawaz
  • Susana Pariona
  • Zarrin Rahman
  • Olivia Theranus
  • Zachary Suwalski

Lake Placid High School, NY
  • Emma Bishop
  • Lily Flanigan
  • Jacob Novick
  • Lindsay Rath
  • Carsyn Rissberger
  • Hunter Sawyer
  • Matt White
Saranac Lake High School, NY
  • Ryley Fischer
  • Erica Swirsky

Foxborough Charter Regional School, MA
  • Neissa Cherry
  • Aliyah Deal
  • James Domino
  • Shreyas Dommata
  • Breana Germain
  • Matthew Goebel
  • Julie Hu
  • Judy Kariuki
  • Woody Laroche
  • Chelsea Moise
  • Geanelle Nevil
  • Moriana St. Cyre

Salem High School, MA
  • Kaytlyn Justo
  • Emily Maggiacomo


Congratulations to All of Our 2018 - 2019 NGSS and IGSS Members
National Green Schools Society memberships across 20 states reached over 30,000 students!
International Green Schools Society memberships across 6 countries reached over 4,000 students!
Foxborough Charter Regional School graduation
Pokomoke Middle School 2019 NGSS Induction Ceremony
Be on This List Next Year!! JOIN NGSS and IGSS!

We welcome new members throughout the school year! Simply complete our online form and you'll be on your way. Learn more and check out our FAQ section here.
National Youth Council Corner
Update from National Youth Council Lead Communications Officer Molly Gun

"I was awarded a climate grant from Still-Legal, which I found out about from the Council’s Instagram posts! With the grant money, I have started an anti-idling campaign and have made stickers and car air fresheners to advocate my anti-idling stance and remind drivers to turn off their engines when parking. I have also put up posters in the parking lot at my school.

I had my first event on May 4th, where I had a booth at my town’s “Earth Day Green-Up” event in which our community comes together to clean up the town. I was able to really connect with a wide variety of members of my community, and I was thrilled that they were genuinely interested in what I was doing! I gave out my stickers and air fresheners and collected donations while I had a craft for little kids to plant flowers, which was a big hit!"
Join National Youth Council for 2019 - 2020 School Year!
National Youth Council is currently accepting membership for the 2019-2020 school year!

National Youth Council students are difference-makers who are invited to participate in important regional, national and world events. Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to take part.

 
Follow the National Youth Council students on their Instagram page:   pgs_council
A Message from Our 2019 - 2020 National Youth Council Co-Presidents
Hi! I’m Molly Gun. I am a rising senior from Ashland, Massachusetts. I’m thrilled to have this position, as Project Green Schools and the National Youth Council have given me so many amazing opportunities and have molded me into more of an articulate environmentalist than I ever thought I could be. And I’m absolutely loving it! In fact, I recently started an initiative to combat idling in my community and as a result of that, have gotten to meet many other passionate environmentalists! This is a busy time, as I’m starting to think seriously about my future, but thanks to Project Green Schools, I am confident that amid all of the uncertainty, whatever I end up doing, I will incorporate my love for helping the environment into it. This year, I can’t wait to work with Rebecca to connect with (and hear ideas from) even more like-minded environmentalists who are excited about what they do, and to come up with some fun ways to put our message out there! 
Hi everyone! My name is Rebecca Pan, a rising senior at Los Altos High School in Northern California, and I'm so honored and excited to serve as Co-President of the Project Green School's National Youth Council! As a young woman and student passionate about politics and social entrepreneurship, I have always loved the mission of Project Green Schools–Developing the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders!–and PGS' commitment to fostering youth education and leadership in tackling issues such as climate change was a primary reason why I chose to get involved in the first place. Therefore, as Co-President of the National Youth Council, I hope to expand Project Green Schools' mission and influence by recruiting more students to join the council, providing monthly "missions" or "challenges" to Project Green Schools members so that each month a primary goal and projects can be set in place surrounding the monthly "mission," increase membership involvement and impact, and provide and lead the members of my council in discovering various opportunities they can pursue to make an impactful environmental change in the world. I hope to many organize events and projects with the National Youth Council, and ultimately, provide students and individuals with a greater understanding of environmental issues and solutions. 
Bring Scenic Conservation Education to Your School


Check out our new Scenic Pathway in a partnership with Scenic America to educate and engage your students on scenic conservation.
Stay Tuned!!

We'll be back late summer to update you on the amazing experience our students had at the Summer Leadership Institute with the Coral Restoration Foundation! 
Plastic Pollution Film now offers NGSS Lesson Plans for Grades 3-12 with Educational License

 STRAWS  is an educational and inspiring 30-minute documentary film that highlights the devastating levels of straws and other plastic pollution in our waterways and oceans and provides accessible solutions for students and families.  The film now offers Next Generation Science Standards congruent "Action Lesson Plans" as part of its STRAWS in Schools Impact Campaign to reach students nationwide . 

PGS members receive 20% discount on the film and curriculum package (NGSS grades 3-12) when you use the code "PGS20". Click here to learn more!
New Summer Camp Trains Adults to Change the World

YEA Camp for Adults is a combination of a leadership/activism conference, a fun summer camp, and a rejuvenating retreat. One participant had this to say, I had “an inspiring and uplifting experience - the perfect productive and motivating vacation I was looking for. I feel more confident in my activism, well-versed in various issues of importance, and refreshed from being in the company of so many positive, compassionate, and brave individuals.”

When: July 1-7, 2018
Where:  Woodstock Farm Sanctuary ; High Falls, NY
More information:  www.yeacamp.org/adults
Events

March 2-4, 2020
Portland, Oregon
Additional Resources, Grants, Recognitions, Scholarships, Internships and Competitions

K-12 schools can save up to 50% on energy use if they optimize their lighting equipment and operations.

Ocean Awareness Student Contest (2018 Green Difference Awards Winner)
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs invites students ages 11-18 from around the world to submit visual art, poetry, prose, film, and music that explores the impact of climate change on the ocean. Students may earn scholarships of up to $1,500.  Learn more and get started .  Deadline: June 17, 2019.

Marine Debris Creative Advocacy Competition
Bow Seat's international competition challenges middle and high school students to design and lead a project that creatively educates others about plastic pollution and inspires action to reduce or prevent marine debris. It's a perfect opportunity for green teams, marine science or art clubs, honor society members, Scout troops, or any environmentally-minded teens. Students can earn awards of up to $5,000! The deadline is June 17, 2019, but interested students or classes should register their project ideas early.  To get started and for more information, click here.

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