Who’s Cool?
Students are making a difference - one school at a time. Here's a quick look at "Who's Cool". Submit your Cool School results using this online form.
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2011-2012 (Alphabetical Order)
Canterbury High School, Fort Wayne, IN
CO2 reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 14,254 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged 30 classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints and successfully cut down their CO2 emissions by over 14,000 lbs. Way to go ! (February 2012)
Kulshan Middle School, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The "Decarbonators" of Kulshan MS are challenging 30 classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints.." Good luck! (November 2011)
Mineola Middle School, Mineola, TX
CO2 reduction goal: 3,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 50,816
Cool Notes: The students challenged 33 classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints - and easily achieved their goal. Key to their success? "Our teachers were very excited and fully participated in the challenge." Congratulations! (November 2011)
Mike Moses Middle School, Nacogdoches, TX
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 33,902
Cool Notes: The students challenged 3 classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints - and surpassed their goal. Congratulations! (January 2012)
2010-2011 (Alphabetical Order)
Anacortes Home Education Partnership, Anacortes, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,500 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging five classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Good luck! (Mar 21, 2011)
Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging twelve classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Good luck! (Jan 23, 2011)
Beach Elementary, Ferndale, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 4,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,998 lbs
Bremerton High School, Bremerton, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 24,197
Cool Notes: The students challenged twenty classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (May 18, 2011)
Career Center, Winston-Salem, NC
CO2 reduction goal: TBD
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging six classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Good luck! (Jun 1, 2011)
Cedar Tree Elementary, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 194
Cool Notes: The students challenged themselves to shrink
their carbon footprint. Congratulations! (June 28, 2011)
Cherry Hills High School East, Cherry Hills, NJ
CO2 reduction goal: 1,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 947
Cool Notes: The students challenged themselves to shrink
their carbon footprint. Congratulations! (June 15, 2011)
Concrete Middle School, Concrete, WA
CO2 reduction goal: TBD
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to shrink
its carbon footprint. Good luck! (Mar 21, 2011)
Eagleridge Elementary, Ferndale, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 10,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 11,074
Cool Notes: The students challenged five classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprint. Congratulations! (June 28, 2011)
Eastlake High School, Sammamish, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging sixteen classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Good luck! (Mar 21, 2011)
Edison Elementary, Bow, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 37,241
Cool Notes: The students challenged twenty classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jun 28, 2011)
G.W. Hewlett High School, Hewlett, NY
CO2 reduction goal: 2,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging three classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Good luck! (June 8, 2011)
Hubbard High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 100,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 12,469 lbs
Cool Notes: The Hubbard Green Club challenged fifteen classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. This was part of a semester-long energy reduction program with the Alliance for Climate Education and the service-learning department of Chicago Public Schools. Congratulations! (Jan 10, 2011)
John Marshall High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 100,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 68,891 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged ten classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. This is their 2nd year participating in the program. Congratulations! (Jan 21, 2011)
Kent-Meridian High School, Kent, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 15,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions:149,408 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged sixty classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jun 6, 2011)
Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 30,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 24,231 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged six classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jan 6, 2011)
Little Mountain Elementary School, Mount Vernon, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,251 lbs
Cool Notes: The students are challenging nineteen classrooms (including offices) to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jun 28, 2011)
Mast Way School, Lee, NH
CO2 reduction goal: 400,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 404,735 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged their school to reduce its carbon footprint. See the following press release on their results. Congratulations! (May 29, 2011)
Mineola Middle School, Mineola, TX
CO2 reduction goal: 300 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 50,816
Cool Notes: The students challenged thirty classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Apr 20, 2011)
Nooksack Valley Middle School, Nooksack, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 16,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 15,946
Cool Notes: The studentschallenged eight classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jun 30, 2011)
Nooksack Valley High School, Everson, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 5,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 4,947
Cool Notes: The studentschallenged four classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jun 30, 2011)
Northern Heights Elementary, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 19,406
Cool Notes: The studentschallenged ten classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jun 30, 2011)
Oak Harbor High School, Oak Harbor, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 24,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 10,000
Cool Notes: The students challenged twelve classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Their biggest achievement? "Raising awareness. And yes - small amounts do add up. It was interesting to see how much the district could save just by unplugging tvs." Congratulations! (Jun 30, 2011)
Parkview Elementary, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 22,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 20,356
Cool Notes: The studentschallenged eleven classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Jun 30, 2011)
Potomac Falls High School, Stirling, VA
CO2 reduction goal: 224,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 224,000
Cool Notes: The students are challenged 112 classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (May 9, 2011)
Secondary Academy for Success, Bothell, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 24,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 24,000 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged twenty classrooms and three offices to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (May 27, 2011)
Squalicum High School, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 64,425 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 64,425 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged fifty-one classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (May 18, 2011)
Sumas Elementary, Sumas, WA
CO2 reduction goal: TBD
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to shrink
its carbon footprint. Good luck! (Mar 23, 2011)
West Forsyth High School, Winston-Salem, NC
CO2 reduction goal: 4,000
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: TBD
Cool Notes: The students are challenging six classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Good luck! (Jun 1, 2011)
World Language High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 36,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 35,167 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged three classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. Congratulations! (Nov 3, 2010)
2009-2010 (Alphabetical Order)
Allen Elementary, Bow, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 10,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 14,680
Cool Notes: The students challenged five classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprints. They achieved great savings by turning off more lights
more often, and by shutting down the computers after the morning block. Way
to go! (June 8, 2010)
Artondale Elementary, Gig Harbor, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 12,645 lbs
Cool Notes: Challenged 13 classrooms and collectively reduced their carbon impact by 12,645 lbs. They also started a waste-free lunch program and are now reusing 100 pounds of food waste each day that would otherwise be thrown in the garbage. They have two worm bins and the rest is being picked up by local pig farmers. They are also recycling plastic bottles, cans and Capri Sun pouches. Congratulations, Otters! (January 26, 2010)
Concrete Elementary, Concrete, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,800 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 2,201 lbs
Cool Notes: Concrete challenged 12 classrooms and collectively
reduced their carbon impact by 2,201 lbs. As a result of their participation,
the students of Concrete report better recycling at their school. Congratulations! (June
15, 2010)
Corliss High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 1,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 4,372 lbs
Cool Notes: The students of Corliss High challenged 12
classrooms to shrink their carbon footprint, and report potential savings
of 4,372 lbs. Key to their success? Encouraging more carpooling. Way
to go ! (June 11, 2010)
Coupeville Middle School, Coupeville, WA
CO2 reduction goal: ten percent
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,168 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged 16 classrooms to shrink
their carbon footprint. Key to their success? Turning off the lights and
turning down the heat by 1-2 degrees. Way
to go! (June 9, 2010)
Daniel Hale Williams Prepatory School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (December 7, 2009)
Emerson Elementary, Seattle, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 100 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging 2 classrooms to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (December 14, 2009)
Evergreen Academy Middle School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 65,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 192,000 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged their school to take the Cool School Challenge and through the process expanded their recycling program and reduced their lighting use. Congratulations! (November 18, 2010)
Fisher Elementary, Lynden, WA
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (January 8, 2010)
Friday Harbor High School, Friday Harbor, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 13,093 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 13,093 lbs
Cool Notes: The students challenged 13 classrooms to take the Cool School Challenge. Congratulations! (August 18, 2010)
Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (January 7, 2010)
Hillcrest Elementary, Everett, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 25,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 107,554 lbs
Cool Notes: Hillcrest students collossally exceeded their
CO2 reduction goal! Tips on their success? Monthly visits to classrooms to
discuss ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Way
to go, Hillcrest ! (April 14, 2010)
Hubbard High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (December 17, 2009)
Kent Meridian High School, Kent, WA
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (February 17, 2010)
Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (November 2, 2009)
Lindblom Math & Science Academy, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 18,150
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 15,000
Cool Notes: Kudos to the students of Lindblom Math & Science for shrinking their school's carbon footprint by 15,000 lbs! A tip from them to you: get buy-in from teachers and administrators as soon as possible, and be sure to publicize your efforts. Way to go! (June 29, 2010)
Lowell High School, San Francisco, CA
CO2 reduction goal: 30,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging 45 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints by 30,000 lbs or more! Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck! (October 25, 2009)
Martin Sortun Elementary, Kent, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging 23 classrooms to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (December 12, 2009)
Midway High School, Oak Harbor, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,500 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 2,100 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the students of Midway High for beating
their CO2 reduction goal! How'd they do it? "Unplugging electrical devices
really saved energy. Also promoting recycling and carpooling." Way
to go! (March 2010)
Mountlake Terrace High School, Mountlake Terrace, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,500 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,784
Cool Notes: Kudos to the students of MTHS for beating their Cool School Challenge CO2 reduction goal! Cool tip: To make the Challenge a success at your school, they recommend forming a coalition of green power team to keep the project continuing from year to year. Way to go! (April 30, 2010)
Morgan Park High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (November 2, 2009)
Mt. Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District, Valhalla, NY
CO2 reduction goal: 24,116 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging 10 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints by 24,000 lbs or more! Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck! (August 5, 2009)
Mt. Vernon Christian, Mt. Vernon, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 17,771
Cool Notes: The students successfully challenged 24 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints by nearly 18,000 lbs! Way to be cool! (March 2010)
Odyssey Multi-Age Program, Bainbridge Island, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: Varied by classroom
Cool Notes: Challenged 11 classrooms to reduce their carbon impact. As a result of the Challenge, their Challenge Coach reports classrooms were "completely revamped to cut out energy vampires," which helped reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 7,000 lbs in one classroom alone! Way to go! (November 19, 2009)
Orr Academy High School, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 850 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: To be determined
Cool Notes: The Orr Academy plans to reduce its carbon emissions by over 150 lbs in a single day by convening a "Power Down Day." Good luck! (April 26, 2010)
Prosser Career Academy, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: 100 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging 1 classroom to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (November 5, 2009)
Redmond High School, Redmond, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 220,00 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 226,360 lbs
Cool Notes: The students are challenged 61 classrooms to take the Cool School Challenge. Great Job! (December 17, 2009)
Saucedo Scholastic Academy, Chicago, IL
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging their school to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (December 7, 2009)
Serene Lake Elementary, Edmonds, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 2,800 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students are challenging 11 classrooms to take the Cool School Challenge. Good luck! (April 9, 2010)
Swan School Adventurers, Port Townsend, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 10,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 13,402 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the students of Swan School for beating
their CO2 reduction goal! Says their Challenge Coach, "even though we consider
ourselves a 'green school' we found taht we could reduce our emissions more
than we thought by doing simple things." Congratulations! (April
3, 2010)
2008-2009 (Alphabetical Order)
American School of Dubai , Dubai, UAE
CO2 reduction goal: 100,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 71,889 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the students of the American School of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for challenging 60 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints! At the end of the Challenge period they report potential annual savings of 71,889 lbs. Though they fell short of their goal, their Student Challenge Leader shares, "we did attain many of our goals. The amount of awareness on the campus about the environment and recycling has grown tremendously. We have reduced our carbon footprint by an incredible amount through simple actions that have brought our school together as a community.Congratulations, American School of Dubai!! (June 9, 2009)
Anacortes High School, Anacortes, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 500 lbs per classroom
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,0,000 lbs
Cool Notes: The Seahawks of Anacortes High in Anacortes, Washington, successfully challenged six classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints, and report potential annual savings of 30,000 lbs. Way to go, Seahawks! (June 2, 2009)
Bellingham High School, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 17,512 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The Red Raiders of Bellingham High School challenged 12 classrooms to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions and at the end of the Challenge, report potential annual savings of more than 17,000 lbs! Way to go, Red Raiders! (May 14, 2009)
Cascade High School, Everett, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 200 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 2,714 lbs
Cool Notes: The Bruins of Cascade High in Everett, Washington, challenged two classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints. They were able exceed their goal - largely in part to changes in transportation behavior.Way to go, Bruins! (June 19, 2009)
Cavelero Mid High School, Everett, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The Cavelero Colts in Everett, Washington are challenging four classrooms to shrink their carbon footprint, and hope to reduce their CO2 emissions by 40,000. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck, Colts! (February 9, 2009)
Enterprise Elementary School, Redding, CA
CO2 reduction goal: 10%
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students of Enterprise Elementary in Redding, California, are challenging their school community to shrink its carbon footprint by ten percent. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck! (April 23, 2009)
Eastside Catholic School, Sammamish, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 51,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 54,700 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the cool Crusaders of Eastside Catholic in Sammamish, Washington! They challenged their school community to shrink its carbon footprint and exceeded their goal - potentially reducing annual CO2 emissions by 54,700 lbs. Way to go, Crusaders! (May 15, 2009)
Fort Clarke Middle School, Gainsville, FL
CO2 reduction goal: 2,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 1,500 lbs
Cool Notes: Congratulations to the students of Fort Clarke High School in Gainesville, Florida! They challenged 12 classrooms to collectively reduce emissions and reported great participation. Way to go! (March 25, 2009)
Grand Valley High School, Parachute, CO
CO2 reduction goal: 20,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: The students of Grand Valley High School in Parachute, Colorado are challenging 16 teachers to shrink their carbon footprint. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck! (March 20, 2009)
Hillcrest Elementary School, Everett, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,850 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 7,033 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the Hawks of Hillcrest Elementary School in Everett, Washington, who greatly surpassed their CO2 reduction goals. Ms. Moe and Ms. Petillon's classes expect to reduce their annual carbon footprint by 7,033 lbs, combined. Says their teacher, "My class of third graders can't imagine what kind of difference we can make by sharing the great news with all the other classrooms!" Way to go, Hawks! (May 22, 2009)
Immaculate Conception Regional School, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 30,056 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 24,556 lbs
Cool Notes: Congratulations to the students, teachers and staff of Immaculate Conception Regional School for completing the Challenge. Through everyday behavior changes, they hope to reduce their annual carbon footprint by 24,556 lbs. Great job! (March 13, 2009)
Ingraham High School, Seattle, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 38,850 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 39,650 lbs
Cool Notes: Congratulations to the Ingraham Rams in Seattle, Washington, who challenged their school community to shrink their carbon footprint by nearly 40,000 lbs. The Rams exceeded their target, noting that powering down school computers at night contributed a lot to their success. Way to go, Rams! (June 11, 2009)
Jefferson Middle School, Olympia, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 2,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,788 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the students for challenging 2 classrooms, the cafeteria and the gym to shrink their carbon footprints! Way to go, Jaguars!! (June 23, 2009)
Juanita High School, Kirkland, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 4,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,700 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the students of Juanita High School for challenging 5 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints! At the end of the Challenge period they report potential annual savings of nearly 4,000 lbs. Way to go, Rebels!! (June 19, 2009)
Keithley Middle School, Tacoma, WA
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 38,716 lbs
Cool Notes: Keithley Middle School in Tacoma challenged its classrooms, library and cafeteria to shrink their carbon footprint, and report potential CO2 emissions savings of 38,716. Way to go! (January 23, 2009)
Lake Stevens High School, Lake Stevens, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 24,000 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 15,500 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the Lake Stevens Vikings in Lake Stevens, Washington for challenging two classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints by an estimate 15,500 lbs per year. Key to their success? Says teacher Sarah Summers, "energy vampires were huge! The kids enjoyed seeing how much of a difference they could make in that area." Way to go, Vikings! (June 6, 2009)
Liberty High School, Issaquah, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 44,379 lbs
Cool Notes: Congratulations to the Patriots of Liberty High School in Issaquah, Washington! They challenged 28 classrooms to collectively reduce emissions and exceeded their goal. They achieved the greatest savings by turning off the lights ~ and are now looking for ways to build even farther on this success. Way to go, Patriots! (March 25, 2009)
Lincoln High School, Port Angeles , WA
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 2,585 lbs
Cool Notes: The Wildcats of Lincoln High School in Port Angeles, Washington expects to shrink their school's carbon footprint by nearly 3,000 lbs! Way to go, Wildcats! (June 29, 2009)
Lynden High School, Lynden, WA
CO2 reduction goal: to be determined
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 2,58 lbs
Cool Notes: At Lynden High School, 16 classrooms took action to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 15,000 lbs! Congratulations, Lions! (February 5, 2009)
Nooksack Valley High School, Everson, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 48,000 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 38,881 lbs
Cool Notes: The Nooksack Valley Pioneers of Everson, Washington challenged each classroom to shrink its carbon footprint by 2,000 lbs or more. They came really close to achieving their goal -- and reported that overall, they raised environmental awareness at their school. Helpful hint: "send weekly emails to remind teachers of ways to reduce their carbon footprint." Congratulations, Pioneers! (May 8, 2009)
Olympia High School, Olympia, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 7,525 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 11,429 lbs
Cool Notes: The Bears of Olympia High School in Washington challenged 32 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints. At the end of the Challenge period, they report they surpassed this goal, potentially reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions by 11,429 lbs. Way to go, Bears! (June 9, 2009)
Parkview Elementary School, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 6,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: to be determined
Cool Notes: Parkview Elementary in Bellingham, Washington is challenging 16 classrooms AND the principal's office to shrink their carbon footprint by 6000 lbs. Stay tuned for an update on their progress. Good luck ! (January 29, 2009)
Port Townsend High School, Port Townsend, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 1,000 lbs per month
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 608 lbs per month
Cool Notes: The Port Townsend Redskins challenged 18 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprint by 1,000 lbs per month. At the end of the Challenge, they report reductions of 608 lbs in one month. Way to go, Redskins! (May 29, 2009)
Redmond Elementary School, Redmond , WA
CO2 reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: ~40,000 lbs
Cool Notes: Redmond Elementary School challenged 20 teachers to reduce classroom emissions. They achieved this goal, attributing their success to increased recycling and reduced waste, as well as turning off classroom lights when not in use. Congratulations! (October 2008)
Ridgeline Middle School, Yelm, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 16,500 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 24,50 lbs
Cool Notes: The Ridgeline Storm in Yelm, Washington challenged 17 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints, and far exceeded their goal. Key to their success? Using lights less, recycling more, and shutting down energy vampires rather than leaving them on standby. Way to go, Storm! (May 27, 2009)
Sedro-Woolley High School, Sedro-Woolley, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 8,000 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 6,500 lbs
Cool Notes: The Cubs of Sedro-Woolley High challenged their school community to shrink their carbon footprint and have cut their potential annual emissions by 6,500 lbs. Way to go , Cubs! (May 29, 2009)
Squalicum High School, Bellingham, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 32,000 lbs per year
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 28,849 lbs
Cool Notes: Kudos to the Squalicum Storm of Bellingham, Washington for challenging their school community to shrink their carbon footprint. At the end of the Challenge, they report potential annual savings of nearly 30,000 lbs! Way to go, Storm! (April 27, 2009)
2007-2008 (Alphabetical Order)
Alderwood Middle School
Goal: 12,983 lbsAlderwood Middle School in Lynnwood, Washington, is challenging 33 classrooms to collectively reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent, or 12,983 lbs. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck, Mustangs! (May 16, 2008)
Anacortes Home Education Partnership
Goal: 7,000 lbsThe Anacortes Home Education Partnership in Anacortes, Washington is challenging 6 classrooms to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 7,000 lbs! Stay tuned for an update on their success.
Good luck! (May 14, 2008)
Black Hills High School
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:: 20,103 lbsBlack Hills High School in Tumwater, Washington challenged 26 of its classrooms to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. At the end of the school year, they report potential CO2 savings of more than 20,000 lbs! Challenge Coach John Glenn recommends emailing a climate tip-of-the-day/week to All-Staff to keep schools engaged. Congratulations, Wolves! (June 26, 2008)
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Goal: 44,000 lbsCarl Sandburg Elementary challenged 22 classrooms to reduce their classroom emissions. At the end of the Challenge they reported they well-exceeded their goal of 44,000 lbs. Congratulations on your! Way to go! (December 18, 2007)
College Place Middle School
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:1,463 lbs
Congratulations to College Place Middle School in Lynnwood, Washington, for not only beating their greenhouse gas emission reduction goal, but also for improving the school's recycling program. Way to go! (May 14, 2008)
Community School
Goal: 47,777 lbsActual: 69,629 lbs
The Community School in Kirkland, Washington reports that at the of 2008 school year, their climate-protecting actions helped them exceed their greenhouse gas reduction goal. By just turning down the thermostat, they will save about 50,000 lbs of CO2. Next year they plan to tackle transportation ~ and encourage more carpooling. Stay tuned for an update on their success.
Congratulations! (September 12, 2008)
Discovery Elementary
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:12,000 lbs
At the end of the Challenge, 12 classrooms at Discovery Elementary school in Issaquah, Washington collectively reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 12,000 lbs! Congratulations on taking positive steps to protect the air and climate!
Way to go! (May 27, 2008)
Eastlake High School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 100,191 lbs
Congratulations to the WOLVES of Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Washington! They challenged classrooms, the main office AND the library to collectively reduce emissions by 110,000 lbs. While they came just a bit shy of their goal, the Wolves report that more significantly, they now have a recycling program at their school. Way to go, Wolves! (March 2008)
Environmental & Adventure School
Goal: 11,000 lbs
The Environmental & Adventure School in Kirkland is challenging all 5 of its classrooms to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2,000 lbs or more, each! Stay tuned for an update on their success.
Good luck, EAS! (January 9, 2008)
Explorer Community School
Goal: 12,000 lbs
Explorer Community School is challenging 16 classrooms to reduce their classroom emissions. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck! (January 7, 2008)
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:34,700 lbs
With 21 classrooms participating, the fantastic frogs of Thoreau Elementary School reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 34,700 lbs! Congratulations on your success! Way to go, frogs! (June 11, 2008)
Kamiakin Junior High School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 58,000 - 60,000 lbsKamiakin Junior High in Kirkland challenged 30 classrooms to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As a result of their efforts, they estimate they saved 58,000 - 60,000 lbs of CO2 emissions!
Congratulations, Cougars! (June 5, 2008)
Kirkland Junior High School
Goal: to be determined
Kirkland Junior High School will challenge 20 teachers to reduce their classroom emissions. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck, panthers! (November 20, 2007)
Langley Middle School
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:19,116 lbsLangley Middle School on Whidbey Island, Washington successfully met its goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 19,116 lbs. Congratulations on your success! Way to go, Cougars! (June 9, 2008)
Mount Vernon High School
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings: 38,474 lbs
After challenging 54 teachers to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, the Majors of Mount Vernon High School report savings of nearly 40,000 lbs. Congratulations on your success! Way to go, Majors! (June 5, 2008)
Redmond Junior High School
Goal: 66,000 lbs
Actual: 83,755 lbs
Redmond Junior High School challenged 28 teachers to reduce their classroom emissions. At the end of the school year, they exceeded their goal, reporting significant reductions from recycling, turning off electronics and changing transportation habits. Way to go, Grizzlies! (December 14, 2007)
Redmond High School, Redmond, WA
CO2 reduction goal: 250,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 200,000 lbs
Cool Notes: This Cool School Challenge flagship school conducted the Challenge and reduced their CO2 by 200,000 lbs! Great Job, Mustangs! (June 15, 2008)
Sammamish High School
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:10,000 lbsAt Sammamish High School in Bellevue, Washington, 25 classrooms joined forces to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10,000 lbs! Congratulations on your success!Way to go, Totems! (June 16, 2008)
Tyee Middle School
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:10,178 lbsTyee Middle School in Bellevue, Washington challenged 5 classrooms to collectively reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by 10,000 lbs. They managed to meet and beat their goal - reporting reductions of 10,178 lbs at the end of the Challenge. The key to their success? "Using only half the lighting and changing transportation to carpool or biking made a very big impact." Way to go, Thunderbirds! (May 23, 2008)
