Earth Day Celebration
NGHS celebrates Earth Day every year with student suggested and organized activities. Students currently completing an environmental science course are the facilitators of the activities, but the entire staff and student body participate in these activities. The activities are designed to be fun as well as teach students about environmental issues and solutions.
Number of students involved in organizing and preparing for Earth Day Celebrations each year: Approximately 30
Grades: 9 - 12
Number of students involved in organizing and preparing for Earth Day Celebrations each year: Approximately 30
Grades: 9 - 12
Recognition at Academic Pep Rally
The school holds an Academic Pep Rally each spring to recognize students' academic accomplishments throughout the school year. During the pep rally, members of the Envirothon team as well as students who have achieved significant accomplishments in the area of environmental science (highest course average, science projects, attendees of environmental science workshops/camps) are recognized.
Number of students recognized each year varies.
Grades: 9 - 12
Number of students recognized each year varies.
Grades: 9 - 12
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Environmental Accomplishments are Publicized & Celebrated
Individual students and student groups are recognized and celebrated at the school and community level for accomplishments in the areas of environmental science and conservation. Students are often recognized on the student-produced Morning Show and outstanding student work is displayed in showcases throughout the school. Student accomplishments are shared with parents and community members via email, website publication, and newspaper articles.
A student poster created after completing an investigation on nitrate pollution in our schoolyard runoff that was presented at a state conference is displayed in the main lobby showcase.
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A student who was driving to school rescued a barred owl that had been struck by a car. Once the owl was rehabilitated, the student was given the opportunity to release it. Students attended the release and learned about barred owls from a local naturalist. The event was celebrated with a newspaper article.
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