News & Stories

Sir John A. MacDonald Public School students got active to reduce pollution by organizing Walk to School Wednesdays. Read the EcoTeam interview.

Read highlights of the certified EcoSchool success stories from 2016-17.

Welcoming St Joseph-Scollard Hall SS at NPSCDSB – first-time certification with Ontario EcoSchools! Read all about the schools’ green actions and successes via an interview with the EcoTeam.

Pleased to welcome schools in Hastings Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) to our growing network. We asked the four participating schools (Deseronto PS, Stirling PS, York River PS, Madoc PS) what their motivations were to join the Ontario EcoSchools community.

Saint-Nicolas Catholic Elementary School (CSDCCS) is a great example for EcoSchools to follow in connecting learning and action in the area of Environmental Stewardship. This year, teachers and students on the EcoTeam came up with a campaign called “Save the bees !” How did this campaign unfold? Here are the key elements: The EcoTeam made […]

This year a record number of over 1,830 schools from 56 school boards certified as Ontario EcoSchools. This shows a growing commitment to going green, all across the province. Your school is an essential part of this community! Congratulations on an incredible year of environmental learning and action. Quick Stats Over 1,830 schools from 56 boards […]

An average morning at MacLeod Public School in Rainbow District School Board begins with EcoTeam announcements about the schools’ Paper-Free Day campaign. Walking down the halls, you’ll see student-created posters with energy conservation tips, and hear Grade 5’s and 6’s chatting about their field trip to Science North. These are just some of the ways a […]

As part of our Climate Leadership Contest, we invited schools to share how they took climate action this school year for the chance to be entered into a prize draw sponsored by Cascades. This spring, we are continuing to share our winning schools’ stories! In March, St. Michael Catholic Elementary School students chose to run […]

While EcoSchools are engaged in earth-friendly activities throughout the year, Earth Month is an opportune moment to amplify initiatives. With ten days left to celebrate Earth Month, here is a roundup of how schools are celebrating! At St. Patrick Catholic School in ALCDSB, the Green Guardians put together a special presentation about frogs. At St. […]