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VBFS Named Leader in Environmental Education

Congratulations to LS Teachers Michele Cleland and Lisa Edwards and other science teachers at Virginia Beach Friends School.  

Pearl School Award

Teachers in the Lynnhaven River watershed are some of the most effective spokespeople for water quality and environmental stewardship in our area. They do a great job not only helping students understand watershed concepts but also in developing an ethic of environmental responsibility.

The goal of the Pearl School Award Program is to encourage and support these efforts of teachers and schools. Through the Pearl School Award program, schools will be able to earn points by carrying out programs and service projects in and through their schools that teach environmental concepts and include an emphasis on our watershed, its unique characteristics and problems. Students are encouraged to take an active role in tackling some of our environmental challenges through service projects in their schools and community.

Schools accumulate points for projects outlined in our Pearl School Program flyer. Projects not included in this flyer can be considered but points will be awarded through the discretion of Lynnhaven River NOW staff. To be eligible for the Pearl School Award, elementary school must accumulate at least 100 points for the first award year and 50 points for each consecutive award year. Middle and High Schools must accumulate a minimum of 150 points the first award year and at least 75 points for each consecutive award year.