DEADLINE!  January 8, 2016

This prestigious award is given to select schools across the nation that The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognizes as schools that save energy, reduce costs, feature environmentally sustainable learning spaces, protect health, foster wellness, and offer environmental education to boost academic achievement and community engagement. The recognition award is part of a larger U.S. Department of Education (Department) effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about practices proven to result in improved student engagement, academic achievement, graduation rates, and workforce preparedness, as well as a government-wide aim to increase energy independence and economic security. 

An overview of the application process and useful tips for completing an application is provided in the documents available to download below.  We will be scheduling a webinar for interested parties in mid-September, 2015.  

Additionally, you may wish to listen to the informational webinar on the Kansas Green Ribbon Schools program recorded on September 15, 2014 from 4-5pm.  To listen to the webinar, go to:  http://ksde.adobeconnect.com/p9nfjz9cfri/

Read about the 2012 Kansas Green Ribbon Schools Recipients at: http://www.kansasgreenschools.org/news/2012-kansas-green-ribbon-schools-recipients.

To apply to become a Green Ribbon School, schools must submit an online nomination form to the Kansas State Department of Education.  The nomination form will be reviewed by a Kansas selection committee which will put forth no more than four nominations from the state of Kansas for consideration by the U.S. Department of Education.  The U.S. Department of Education criteria make this a lengthy application, so there is an overview of the requirements and a complete blank application available for download below so you can work on your answers before starting the online application.    

Nomination forms should be submitted online by January 8, 2016 at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015KSGreenRibbon

Additional documentation and photos (in PDF please) may be sent to info@kansasgreenschools.org

NEW!  Check out the new Middle/High School Environmental Literacy Assessment here!  This assessment can help to support your nomination materials!