2017 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School

 

In 2017, Bethany Christian Schools was name a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School and was honored in a ceremony in Washington D.C. on July 19. Bethany is among just 45 schools nationwide honored for achievement in three areas: “innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education.”

Head of School Tim Lehman notes that Bethany did not set out to earn this national recognition, but rather it is a reflection of Bethany’s long practice of sustainable living that grows out of our faith beliefs: “We’ve been doing environmental education and hands-on learning for a long time.”

The U.S. Department of Education commended Bethany for providing innovative environmental and sustainable education to its students, participating in sustainable practices such as recycling and composting, and being powered entirely on renewable energy, a portion supplied by the installation of 300 solar panels and a wind turbine.