Lowell Elementary

2013-14 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School program selectee Lowell Elementary School.

Lowell (Green Ribbon Schools) - A student-made sign promoting a "Car Free Friday" event.

At Lowell Elementary School, every child participates in the Learning Garden, totaling 8,000 instructional hours per year. Student Green Team members divert more than 28,000 gallons of classroom recyclables annually from the trash. Car Free Fridays, promoted and measured by the Student Council, eliminate more than 150 pounds of carbon dioxide per week and encourage exercise. Fifty-five percent of students walk or bike to school, and students take more than 15 walking field trips each year. Lowell received ENERGY STAR certification in 2012 with a score of 98.

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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