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.

Juanita High School

CO2 reduction goal: 4,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 3,700 lbs
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)

American School of Dubai

CO2 reduction goal: 100,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 71,889 lbs
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

CO2 reduction goal: 500 lbs per classroom
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 30,000 lbs
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)

Cascade High School

CO2 reduction goal: 200 lbs per year
The Bruins of Cascade High in Everett, Washington, are challenging several classrooms to shrink their carbon footprints. Stay tuned for an update on their success. Good luck, Bruins! (May 29, 2009)

Port Townsend High School

CO2 reduction goal: 1,000 lbs per month
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 608 lbs per month
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)

Odyssey Middle School

CO2 reduction goal: 18,000 lbs
The students of Odyssey Middle School on Bainbridge Island, Washington are challenging 9 classrooms to shrink their carbon footprint by 2,000 lbs or more. Stay tuned for an update on their progress. Good luck! (May 22, 2009)

Nooksack Valley High School

CO2 reduction goal: 48,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 38,881 lbs
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

CO2 reduction goal: 7,525 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 11,429 lbs
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)

Ridgeline Middle School

CO2 reduction goal: 16,500 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 24,520 lbs
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)

Lake Stevens High School

CO2 reduction goal: 24,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 15,500 lbs
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)

Hillcrest Elementary School

CO2 reduction goal: 1,850 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 7,033 lbs
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)

Squalicum High School

CO2 reduction goal: 32,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 28,849 lbs
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)

Sedro-Woolley High School

CO2 reduction goal: 8,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 6,500 lbs
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)

Enterprise Elementary School

CO2 reduction goal: 10 percent
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

CO2 reduction goal: 51,000 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 54,700 lbs
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)

Bellingham High School

Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 17,512 lbs
The Red Raiders of Bellingham High School challenged 14 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)

Ingraham High School

CO2 reduction goal: 38,850 lbs
Actual anticipated CO2 reductions: 39,650 lbs
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)

Liberty High School

CO2 reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual CO2 to be reduced: 44,379 lbs
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)

Grand Valley High School

Goal: 20,000
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)

Fort Clarke Middle School

CO2 reduction goal: 2,000 lbs
Actual CO2 to be reduced: 1,500 lbs
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)

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)

Redmond Elementary School

Goal: 40,000 lbs
Actual: ~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 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)

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)

Carl Sandburg Elementary School

Goal: 44,000 lbs
Carl 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 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)

Kamiakin Junior High School

Pounds of CO2 to be reduced: 58,000 - 60,000 lbs
Kamiakin 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 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)

 

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)

Community School

Goal: 47,777 lbs
Actual: 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)

Black Hills High School

Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:: 20,103 lbs
Black 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 lbs
The 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

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)

Alderwood Middle School

Goal: 12,983 lbs
Alderwood 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

Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:10,178 lbs
Tyee 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

Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:19,116 lbs
Langley 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)

Lincoln High School

Goal: 11,145.6 lbs
Lincoln 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

Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings:10,000 lbs
At 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

Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings: 14,676
At Lynden High School, 16 classrooms took action to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 15,000 lbs! Congratulations, Lions! (February 5, 2009)

Coupeville Middle School

Goal: to be determined
Coupeville 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)

Keithley Middle School

Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings: 38,716
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)

Parkview Elementary School

CO2 emission reduction goal: 6,000 lbs
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)

Cavelero Mid High School

CO2 emission reduction goal: 40,000 lbs
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)

Immaculate Conception Regional School

CO2 emission reduction goal: 30,056 lbs
Actual potential CO2 emission reduction savings: 24,556 lbs
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)

Redmond High School

Goal: 250,000 lbs
This Cool School Challenge flagship school is conducting the Challenge for a third year, raising the stakes with an even bolder goal! Good luck, Mustangs! (March 18, 2009)

• Read more about RHS's experience in this article in YES! Magazine.