Using our Sustainability Strategic Plan as a rubric for accomplishment, we are proud to be able to highlight these sustainable practices in our school community:

·   Student led and supported recycling crews

·   Student led crews composting our kitchen and dining waste

·   Active recycling throughout the community

·   Integrated use of a portion of our land for Community Supported Agricultural farming

·   Strategies to preserve and restore the existing natural habitats of Happy Valley

·   Integration of “green” architectural design features into all new structures

·   Active pursuit of renewable energy resources for school energy needs

·   Integration of small scale grid connected and grid free solar energy systems

·   Integration of year long freshmen Place- Based Environmental Science course emphasizing Principles of Sustainability

·   Local resource purchasing for food services

·   Strategic integration of a portion of school landscape to include useful and edible plants

·   No toxic chemical use for landscaping or farming purposes

·   Completion of a baseline energy use survey to measure future energy efficiency strategies

·   Student involvement in regional sustainability conferences

·   School participation in yearly “Green Cup Challenge,” with GSA members to create significant energy reduction in the month of February