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Chief Leschi Schools also offers students access to an indigenous culinary garden and a miniature salmon hatchery.Ĭhief Leschi Schools has also participated for more than 2 years in the state’s ClimeTime Initiative, which provides grant funding for professional development in the Next Generation Science Standards for science educators. Founded in 1976, Chief Leschi Schools is operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, with 97% of their students identifying as Native American.Ĭhief Leschi’s environmental and sustainability achievements include restoration work at Lake Leschi, the on-campus wetlands, with much of the work being completed by the students themselves. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) nominated both of Washington’s winners.Ĭhief Leschi Schools is Washington’s first state-tribal education compact (STEC) school to be selected as a Green Ribbon School. The honorees were named from a pool of candidates nominated by 18 states. Future generations are already learning the importance of being good stewards and the breadth of what that work entails."Īcross the country, 26 schools, 11 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions are being honored as 2023 Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. "Schools are where young people prepare for their future, and that includes getting the knowledge necessary to support the environment and increase sustainability. "This well-deserved recognition is a reminder that anyone can play a role in making communities sustainable," said Governor Jay Inslee. Congratulations to the Chief Leschi and Pioneer Elementary communities!” “Engaging our young people in this foundational learning prepares them for a lifetime of sustainable practices. "Washington state continues to make environmental and sustainability education a priority, and it’s an incredible honor for two of our public schools to be nationally recognized as leaders in this work,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. This year, Washington state’s Chief Leschi Schools in Puyallup and Pioneer Elementary School in the Peninsula School District have earned this national honor. Department of Education recognizes selected schools and school districts as Green Ribbon Schools for reducing environmental impacts and costs, improving health and wellness, and offering effective sustainability education. OLYMPIA, WA, USA, April 24, 2023/ / - Every year, the U.S. (Photo provided by Peninsula School District)Ĭhief Leschi Schools and Pioneer Elementary School (Peninsula School District) earn recognition for their efforts in environmental and sustainability education Students from Pioneer Elementary School catch frogs in the school garden.
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