Environmental Initiatives

Red Hawk Elementary values environmental consciousness and awareness in our instruction, building design, and daily school practices.

Some Highlights:

  • Building was designed with energy efficiencies in mind in partnership with Xcel Energy and the governor’s office. Our new building was designed to meet LEED Standards
  • A 350 KW ground-mounted on-site solar panels array at Red Hawk provides 95% of the school’s electricity needs, saving an average of $40,000 per year
  • Natural lighting incorporated throughout the building enhance student experiences and learning
  • Eco-Cycle Green Star School since 2011
  • On-site community garden allows students to gain hands-on experience with food production, gardening, and collaboration

Eco-Cycle Green Star School

Students, teachers and staff at Red Hawk Elementary have committed to Zero Waste through Eco-Cycle’s Green Star Schools® program since 2007.

Red Hawk Elementary has partnered with Eco-Cycle to move toward Zero Waste through increased recycling efforts, the implementation of composting school-wide, and special waste reduction activities. The project is part of Eco-Cycle’s award-winning  School Recycling and Environmental Education Program.  According to Eco-Cycle, “Green Star Schools are the first in the nation to reduce waste in every aspect of school life. As a result of implementing the program, up to two-thirds of the discards from each of the Green Star Schools is kept out of landfills.”

Objectives

  • Reduce Waste
  • Increase Recycling
  • Implement Collection of Compostables
  • Improve Environmental Awareness & Motivate Participation
  • Lower Each School’s Trash Bill

Recent News

Take a look at some of our recent news.

April 5, 2024

St. Vrain’s Early Childhood Education Department Hosts Developmental Screenings for Young Children, April 11

As part of St. Vrain’s celebration of Week of the Young Child, the Early Childhood Education Department is pleased to offer developmental screenings available at no cost for families with children aged 3 months to 5 years. During the event parents will meet with early childhood education staff and children will engage in fun activities […]

April 2, 2024

St. Vrain’s Unframed Art Show live at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 16-21

St. Vrain Valley Schools will host its annual art show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Community members are invited to view student art from all grade levels and schools across the district from April 16-21. The event is free and open to the public: Please join us in celebrating our students’ talent, hard […]

March 26, 2024

Student Leaders Organize Inaugural Inclusion Night

Empowered by a desire to create a more inclusive world, a passionate group of St. Vrain Valley Schools (SVVSD) students are gearing up to host the district’s first-ever Inclusion Night. Led by high school students Anya Wieder, Claire Schultz, and Whitney Zanini, with the support of teachers Liz Wieder, Erin Quakenbush, and Nathalie Tuhari-Katz, the […]

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