Everyone can do their part to reduce, refuse, reuse and recycle, even KIDS!

There are lots of ways to incorporate sustainability into the classroom and everyday routines of both our staff and our students. Consider implementing some of the following ideas for "student helpers."

1. Ensure equipment are turned off when not in use
2. Turn lights off when leaving the room or when daylight is suffice
3. Closing doors to the hallways
4. Water plants
5. Ensure water is turned off when not in use
6. Ensure recyclable items are in the recycling bin

CRCSD students and staff play an important role in reducing our energy and water usage, waste consumption, and carbon footprint.

Energy Star Scores compare buildings similar to ours with others nationwide. So what can your school and staff do to increase your Energy Star Score? There is a list of simple ways to decrease energy usage at your school on our website; click on the Report Card button below. 

Contact our Energy Project Supervisor, Tammy Carter, for additional information or questions.

A huge THANK YOU to the Sustainability Committee for coming together to review the plan. The Sustainability Plan has been implemented for a little of a year and a new committee of CRCSD staff and community organizations reviewed the framework sections. The purpose was to take a look at one year of implementation and see how the District is doing ie: what's working, what's not, what's missing.

A second edition of the plan is still in review and will be updated this spring. Click the button below to access the first edition of the CRCSD Sustainability Plan.

Green teams participate in unique challenges each month and allow for the opportunity to teach students about environmental best practices. In addition, teams that participate earn funding for projects and activities thanks to our generous local business sponsors.

The month of March is full of environmentally focused holidays. From a list provided by Green Team Coordinator, Kristine Sorensen, pick one for your team to focus on and create a way to celebrate it school wide. Students will need to do their research in order to properly educated staff and students on the importance of their choice holiday.

Please notify Green Team Coordinator, Kristine Sorensen if you are participating in this challenge. Teams will receive $200 for completing this challenge by the end of the month.

Events happening near you

Click on the links below to find out how you can get in touch with nature or learn something new about sustainability and the environment.

Indian Creek Nature Center

March 9 - Farm to Table Dinner

March 25-26 - Maple Syrup Festival

Linn County Conservation

March 7 - Hunter Education Class Series

60 Earth Hour & World Wildlife Federation

March 25 - Earth Hour

Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society

March 25-26 - Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Show