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Announcing: The Macomb County Green Schools “Mini-Grant” Program!
A mini-grant program, sponsored by generous donations from WM and the Detroit Zoo is NOW OPEN! Based on a survey sent out to schools last year, we identified three ways we could utilize funds to help our Macomb County Green Schools. ANY Macomb County school, whether a current Green School or a new one applying for the 2024/2024 year, may apply to be awarded one of our FOUR mini-grant opportunities! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Announcing: The 2023/2024 Macomb County Green Schools Award Ceremony
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners is excited to announce that this year’s Tri-County Green Schools Celebration will be held at the Detroit Zoo on April 23rd! This event celebrates the incredible achievements of schools in Macomb County that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to promoting environmental sustainability. By practicing eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable practices, these institutions are improving the environmental literacy of our future generations and making a lasting impact on our community and environment.
What is the Green Schools Program?
Established in 2006, the Michigan Green Schools program is open to any K-12 public or private school in Michigan. To receive a “Green School” designation, each school must apply by submitting an appropriate application to the county/intermediate school district in which the school is located each year. The intent of the Michigan Green Schools Program is to encourage students to participate in activities which help them learn about preserving natural resources, protecting the environment, and to promote energy efficiency and savings.
Why Participate in the Green Schools Program?
The Michigan Green Schools Program is a fun, educational initiative that encourages students to participate in activities that are good for the environment and promote energy efficiency and savings.
Be sure to check out a few events going on at other Macomb County Green Schools by visiting our Info-Ideas-Events page. If you have something going on related to your Green School Program, please let us know so we can help promote!
Click here for ideas, activity opportunities, and other resources.
Macomb County Green Schools 2022/2023 Recap
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners recently recognized 77 schools that achieved Green Schools status for the 2022-2023 program cycle. The awards ceremony, which took place at the Macomb Intermediate School District building, highlighted the schools’ commitment to pursuing eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable practices through curriculum choices and school activities. The recognized schools not only remained committed to green education, but also showed their creativity in implementing the ‘green’ curriculum, demonstrating the deep-rooted nature of the Macomb County Green Schools program.
View all 77 2022/2023 Macomb County Green Schools
The 2022-23 Macomb County Green Schools recognitions are as follows:
Green Advocate Award: Francesco Polonis, De la Salle Collegiate
Super Supporting Evidence Award: Eastland Middle School
Best Visual Presentation Award: Warren Mott High School
“Cool Club” Award: Avalon Elementary
Sustainability Awards:
- Eisenhower Elementary
- Eisenhower High School
- Jefferson Middle School
- Salk Elementary School
- St. Augustine School
- St. Joan of Arc School
Top Schools Awards:
- Best Green – Dresden Elementary
- Best Emerald – Ashley Elementary
- Best Evergreen – Cromie Elementary
- Best Overall – Margaret Black Elementary
As part of the program, students can design and submit logos that represent their connection to the environment. From those submitted, one logo is selected to represent the program for the upcoming school year. This year’s winning logo was designed by Morgan McCloud from Richards Middle School. Her logo shows people working towards a greener future and she chose to use watercolors because they looked more natural.
