A school is eligible to receive a Green School, Emerald School or Evergreen School Environmental Stewardship Designation if the school or students perform the required number of activities, with a minimum of two activities from each of the four categories. The activity requirements for each level of environmental stewardship designation are as follows:

• Green School – 10 total activities with at least two activities from each of the four categories;

• Emerald School – 15 total activities at least two activities from each of the four categories;

• Evergreen School – 20 total activities at least two activities from each of the four categories

The four categories of activities for official green school qualification are:

• Reduce/Reuse/Recycle;

• Energy;

• Environmental Protection;

• Miscellaneous

Pentwater Public Schools is designated as an “Evergreen School” thanks to the tireless efforts of our Green School club members under the direction of Advisor Mrs. Erika Fatura.

You can learn more about Michigan Green Schools initiative by going to www.michigangreenschools.us.