Thinking before you print
October 18, 2017
During the 2016-17 school year, Lincoln Public Schools collectively printed over 90 million impressions. What can we do to reduce that number this school year?
Green Apple Day of Service 2017-18
September 15, 2017
Green Apple Day of Service 2017-18 Green Apple Day of Service kicks off this month! The Day of Service is an opportunity to join schools across the world in celebrating the central role that schools play in preparing the next generation of global leaders. Since 2012, more than 790,000 volunteers in 73 countries have participated […]
Crayola ColorCycle Marker Recycling
September 14, 2017
Did you know that any school can collect markers to recycle for FREE? The Crayola ColorCycle marker recycling program makes it easy!
Laminating paper: reducing or creating waste?
August 22, 2017
At the beginning of the school year our staff members often receive new resources to share in their classrooms, and there is tons of information to share throughout the building. If we want a poster or flyer to have some durability, we just turn to our handy-dandy lamination machine! But is that really the best choice?
Green Teams serve as school leaders in sustainability
August 15, 2017
All schools are encouraged to start up their very own green team. Check out the fantastic video the Sheridan green team put together to share how students, staff, and families can help their school and homes grow greener!
LPS Scrap Metal Drive Results
May 16, 2017
A total of $2,254 has been donated to the LPS Recycling Program through the Scrap Metal Drive.
2016-17 Green Schools Recognition Program Results
May 12, 2017
We are thrilled to announce that over 250 green activities were reported through the new Green Schools Recognition Program this school year, and a total of $800 in sustainability project funds will be available to those schools that participated.
17th Annual Cans4Books Recycling Drive Results
May 10, 2017
The results are in for the 17th annual Cans4Books recycling drive. Thank you to all of the students, staff, friends and neighbors that participated. Almost $900 of books will be added to school bookshelves, and over 67,000 cans were recycled! Congratulations to our top schools and prize winners: 1st Place – Huntington Elementary 579 pounds of […]
Students at Sheridan Elementary ‘party hearty’ at school’s Earth Day celebration
April 24, 2017
Sheridan Elementary’s Green Team celebrated Earth Day with a Planting Party on April 22.
Gardens: Outdoor education at school and at home
April 17, 2017
As the weather continues to warm up this spring, it provides an opportunity for students and staff alike to get out of the classroom more often and enjoy the outdoors. One way for teachers to provide an impactful educational experience, while also enjoying some nice weather, is a school garden!