Who’s Cool
Students are making a difference - one school at a time. Here's a quick look at "Who's Cool". To submit your Cool School results, contact info@CoolSchoolChallenge.org
Redmond High School
Goal: 210,000 lbs
This Cool School Challenge flagship school is starting its second
year with an even bolder goal! Last year RHS classrooms reduced
carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 2,000 lbs each, which they found
saved the school $7,500 on its electricity bill. This year they
are turning up the heat on cooling down the planet and hope to
reduce their climate impact by 210,000 lbs. Good
luck, Mustangs!
(January 24, 2008)
Eastlake High School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 100,191 lbsCongratulations 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)
Redmond Elementary School
Goal: 40,000 lbsActual: ~40,000 lbs
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)
Kirkland Junior High School
Goal: to be determinedKirkland 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)
Redmond Junior High School
Goal: 66,000 lbsActual: 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)
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)
Explorer Community School
Goal: 12,000 lbsExplorer Community School is challenging 16 classrooms to reduce their classroom emissions. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck! (January 7, 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)
Environmental & Adventure School
Goal: 11,000 lbsThe 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)
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 34,700 lbsWith 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)
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
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 12,000 lbsAt 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)
Black Hills High School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced : 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)
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)
College Place Middle School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 1,463 lbsCongratulations 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)
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)
Tyee Middle School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 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)
Langley Middle School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 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
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 38,474 lbsAfter 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)
Bellingham High School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 27,791 lbsThe Red Raiders of Bellingham High School challenged 16 classrooms to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and report savings of 27,791 lbs! Way to go, Red Raiders! (June 9, 2008)
Lincoln High School
Goal: 11,145.6 lbsLincoln High School in Port Angeles, Washington is challenging 6 classrooms to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 11,145.6 lbs! Check back soon for an update on their success.Good luck! (June 9, 2008)
Sammamish High School
Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 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)
Lynden High School
Goal: 30,500 lbsAt Lynden High School, 16 classrooms have pledged to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by 30,500 lbs! Good luck, Lions! (November 6, 2008)
Coupeville Middle School
Goal: to be determinedCoupeville Middle School is challenging 16 classrooms to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. Stay tuned for an update on their progress! Good luck! (November 6, 2008)
