Schools Statewide Receive Funding for Sustainability Projects
on Feb 04, 2019
Grants funded by NJEA will benefit students with hands-on learning about sustainability
Today, Sustainable Jersey for Schools announced the 47 New Jersey schools and school districts selected to receive Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). Eleven $10,000 grants and thirty-six $2,000 grants were distributed to fund a variety of projects including vertical aeroponic tower gardens, student green team capacity building, outdoor classrooms, innovative recycling efforts and more.
With this contribution NJEA has provided $1 million to support a sustainable future for children across the state through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program. “Every day in the news we hear more and more about the importance of recycling and creating eco-friendly products, as well as the value of using sustainable resources,” said NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller. “Our job as educators is to prepare the next generation with the skills, information, and resources to become engaged citizens and leaders in our efforts to save and protect our planet. NJEA is honored to continue to work with Sustainable Jersey on this important program that directs resources into our schools.” In addition to the grant funding, NJEA supports Sustainable Jersey for Schools as a program underwriter.
“Our State’s students and teachers continue to inspire me with their passion for sustainability and commitment to New Jersey’s future,” said Sustainable Jersey Executive Director Randall Solomon. “We are proud to support their efforts with grant money to help realize their vision.” Proposals were judged by an independent Blue-Ribbon Selection Committee. The Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants are intended to help school districts and schools make progress toward a sustainable future in general, and specifically toward Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification.
Recipients of $10,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Project Grants (alphabetical by county)
County | School District | $10k Recipient | Description |
Burlington | Delran Township School District | Delran High School | Back to Eden: The school will create an outdoor space with edible and rain gardens to allow for the expansion of the horticulture and technology programs and to provide the students with a way to integrate with their community. |
Camden | Cherry Hill School District | Kingston Elementary School | Room with a View: The school will create an outdoor classroom to provide an alternative learning environment for students. The space will include standing work tables created by an alumna of Kingston who experienced challenges learning in a traditional classroom setting and wanted to create a permanent outdoor space for future students. |
Camden | Winslow Township School District | Winslow Middle School | Greenhouse Garden Classroom for Environmental Science Education: The school will construct a greenhouse in order to extend the growing season of their well-established garden program and be able to offer the program to more students. It will also include professional development for teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons and activities to engage a broader range of students in gardening education. |
Cape May | Upper Township School District | Upper Township Elementary School | Community Garden: Cultivation Education: The school will expand its current garden through the installation of a handicap-accessible, raised bed, outdoor garden. The space will include sources of water and electricity along with tables so that it can be used as an outdoor classroom. |
Cape May | Ocean City School District | Ocean City Intermediate School | Greenhouse and Hydroponic Gardening Education: Students will work together with teachers to launch an expanded classroom gardening program and begin a gardening club to support sustainability education and healthy eating habits. The project will expand the growing techniques and increase the volume of produce generated by the students through the addition of two vertical greenhouses, a classroom hydroponics system and a classroom aquaponics system. |
Gloucester | Clayton Public School District | Clayton Public School District | Rethink Your Drink: The district will install water-bottle filling stations at each of its three schools in order to increase access to fresh, clean water and reduce daily water bottle waste. The district will promote the nationally recognized "Rethink Your Drink" campaign using age appropriate curriculum and activities across all grade levels. |
Morris | Roxbury Township School District | Roxbury Township School District | STEAM Expos: Seeds of Sustainability and Gearing Gaels to Go Green: The district will hold two sustainability expos, one giving students the opportunity to teach the public about sustainability projects they’ve worked on, and the other will bring different organizations, businesses, and groups in to teach the community about different green topics. Additionally, the school will purchase vertical aeroponic tower gardens and composters. |
Ocean | Brick Township Public Schools | Brick Township Public Schools | Grow Brick Grow: The district will use the grant funding to promote hydro and aquaponic farming methods in the elementary and middle schools. Professional development opportunities for staff and students will provide information on water quality and water conservation. |
Ocean | Toms River Regional School District | Toms River - High School North | Setting the Stage for Outdoor Learning: The school will create an outdoor classroom for use by many different student groups, such as the performing arts theater group. The outdoor classroom will also continue to support the school district’s active learning initiative, which combines pedagogy, environment and STEAM to affect student achievement. |
Ocean | Jackson Township School District | Switlik Elementary School | Refuel & Refill into a Better Tomorrow: The school will install water bottle refilling stations to decrease plastic bottle usage. To spread the word and give back to the community, the green team will sell reusable water bottles to students, staff, and parents to fund a donation to the Jackson food pantry. |
Union | Roselle Public Schools | Roselle Public Schools | Upcycling Sustainability and Arts Initiative: The district will implement a district-wide upcycling and recycling initiative to educate students about the value materials can have beyond their initial use. Projects and lesson plans will help connect students with the environment. |
Recipients of $2,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Project Grants (alphabetical by county)
County | School District | $2k Recipient | Title |
Atlantic | Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District | Absegami High School | Hydroponic Tower Gardens |
Atlantic | Galloway Township Public Schools | Reeds Road Elementary School | Healthy Water Campaign |
Bergen | Midland Park School District | Midland Park High School | Biodiversity Project |
Burlington | Delran Township School District | Delran Middle School | Plastics Reduction Campaign |
Burlington | Mansfield Township School District | John Hydock Elementary School | Water Conservation Education |
Burlington | Northern Burlington County Regional School District | Northern Burlington County Regional High School | Environmental Awareness Fair |
Camden | Cherry Hill School District | Alternative High School | Pollinator Garden |
Camden | Berlin Borough School District | Berlin Community Elementary School | School-Wide Recycling |
Camden | Cherry Hill School District | Bret Harte Elementary School | Going Green in the Lunchroom |
Cape May | Cape May City School District | Cape May City Elementary | Sustainable Gardening Using Repurposed Milk Cartons |
Hunterdon | Holland Township School District | Holland Township Elementary School | Ocean Conservation and Sustainability |
Hunterdon | Readington Township School District | Readington Middle School | Food for Thought: Investigating Sustainable Farming and Food Security |
Mercer | Princeton Public Schools | John Witherspoon Middle School | Green Team Capacity Building |
Mercer | Princeton Public Schools | Johnson Park School | Green Team Capacity Building |
Mercer | Princeton Public Schools | Littlebrook Elementary School | Green Team Capacity Building |
Mercer | Princeton Public Schools | Princeton High School | Green Team Capacity Building |
Mercer | Princeton Public Schools | Riverside Elementary School | Green Team Capacity Building |
Middlesex | Highland Park School District | Highland Park Middle School | Yoga and Meditation for All |
Monmouth | Atlantic Highlands School District | Atlantic Highlands Elementary School | Plastics Reduction Campaign |
Monmouth | Highlands Borough School District | Highlands Elementary School | Plastics Reduction Campaign |
Monmouth | Monmouth Regional High School District | Monmouth Regional High School | Anti-Idling and Recycling Campaign |
Monmouth | Howell Township Public School District | Ramtown Elementary School | Plastics Reduction Campaign |
Monmouth | Hazlet Township Public School District | Raritan High School | Sustainable Gardening and Composting Program |
Monmouth | Neptune City School District | Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | Healthy Eating Club Garden |
Morris | Roxbury Township School District | Franklin Elementary School | R.I.S.E: Sustainable Business Enrichment Program for Students |
Morris | Roxbury Township School District | Jefferson Elementary School | R.I.S.E: Sustainable Business Enrichment Program for Students |
Morris | Roxbury Township School District | Kennedy Elementary School | R.I.S.E: Sustainable Business Enrichment Program for Students |
Morris | Roxbury Township School District | Lincoln Roosevelt Elementary School | School Garden |
Morris | Roxbury Township School District | Nixon Elementary School | R.I.S.E: Sustainable Business Enrichment Program for Students |
Ocean | Island Heights Board of Education | Island Heights Elementary School | Student Wellness Program |
Ocean | Brick Township Public Schools | Lake Riviera Middle School | Healthy and Sustainable Meals |
Passaic | Wayne Township Public School District | Theunis Dey Elementary School | Outdoor Classroom |
Salem | Oldmans Township School District | Oldmans Township School | Outdoor Classroom |
Somerset | Watchung Borough Public School District | Valley View Middle School | Hydroponic Tower Gardens |
Sussex | Newton Public Schools | Halsted Middle School | Family Wellness Program |
Warren | Knowlton Township School District | Knowlton Township Elementary School | Outdoor Learning Lab |
Quotes from $10,000 Grant Recipients (Listed alphabetically by county)
"The $10,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant funded by NJEA will create a Back to Eden garden, which is a method that uses an ecosystem whose dynamics can thrive, without the need for human intervention (i.e. watering or weeding). With the addition of deer fencing, pervious pavers and native plant species, this outdoor space will include edible gardens, paths, rain garden spaces and an outdoor classroom space, with flexible seating space for K-12 students and community to gather. We can’t wait to share this space with our Delran staff, students and our community partners who have been so supportive of our efforts." - Erica DeMichele, K-12 Supervisor of Science, Technology, Engineering/STEM Program Co-Coordinator/Sustainability Program Coordinator, Delran Township School District, Burlington County
"Kingston Elementary School, one of nineteen schools in the Cherry Hill Public School District, has been awarded a grant from Sustainable Jersey to create an outdoor classroom. The project includes partnerships with Sustainable Camden County, Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Cherry Hill Public Library and Cherry Hill Education Association. The classroom will include raised garden beds, flexible seating, a mindfulness area and permanent stations providing information on local plants, trees and animals. The concept for this project crystallized this year when Alex Caputo, a former Kingston student, donated several repurposed, decorated electrical spools to serve as outdoor tables. Alexa's idea for this Girl Scout Gold Service Project was based on her experiences and her belief that she would have benefited from an alternate classroom. So, for Alexa and all of the students at Kingston School who love to be outdoors, Kingston will now have a room with a view and a breeze." - William C. Marble, Principal, Kingston Elementary School, Cherry Hill School District, Camden County
"Winslow Middle School is extremely proud to be the recipient of a Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant funded by NJEA in the amount of $10,000. As a Sustainable Jersey for Schools bronze-level certified school, our goal has been to connect our students to the community at large through educational exposures. We particularly aim to mirror the landscape of the Winslow Township, New Jersey community by establishing the following: a greenhouse, courtyard farms and vertical gardens. It is our wish to inundate our students with hands-on, real-world experiences. The grant will enable our students to further engage in both STEM and Environmental Science–based exposures while strengthening their connection to the community." - Stella Nwanguma, Principal, Winslow Middle School, Winslow Township School District, Camden County
"Ocean City Intermediate School proudly boasts a bronze-level Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, which we have achieved with support from almost $60,000 in grants to support health and wellness, environmental and safety initiatives to benefit our students, staff and families. This particular grant supports the expansion of our classroom gardening program, which teaches our students about growing healthy foods, engages them in an inclusive activity that has proven calming effects and encourages them to work together - and celebrate together - as their plants grow and thrive. Ocean City School District has made pursuing Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification a priority because the certification program provides not only financial incentives, but tools and training to help us implement sustainability initiatives that have community-wide impact and reflect Ocean City's commitment to healthy lifestyles and environmental stewardship." - Kathleen Taylor, Ed.D., Superintendent, Ocean City School District, Cape May County
"Upper Township Elementary School, located in Marmora, New Jersey, is very fortunate and honored to have received this grant to create a community garden and to make a sustainable impact on our school community. The grant will be used to expand our small school garden and allow students to utilize the space as an outdoor classroom to support STEAM education. Students will learn about the life cycle of plants indigenous to our region, plant and harvest crops, explore new foods, and as a result make healthier food choices. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to engage our entire community on our goal of a more sustainable future!" - Vincent Palmieri, Superintendent, Upper Township School District, Cape May County
"We are thrilled to receive the Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant! This grant will enable us to install water-bottle filling stations at each of our schools while supporting our efforts to build a culture in our District that is sustainable and will continue to be so for years to come. We will combine efforts with our green team to promote a District-wide “Rethink Your Drink” campaign to emphasize the importance of choosing water as a daily beverage while encouraging students and staff to assume ecological responsibility in using refillable containers." - Nikolaos Koutsogiannis, Superintendent, Clayton Public School District, Gloucester County
"Brick Township Public Schools are proud to be awarded the $10,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant to support “GROW BRICK GROW!” initiatives in our community. These funds allow our elementary and middle school students to engage in hydro and aquaponic farming methods to develop an understanding of how productive it can be to grow and raise their own food supply. We look forward to promoting healthy and sustainable food choices as we cultivate our school gardens into positive community partnerships." - Gerard Dalton, Superintendent, Brick Township Public Schools, Ocean County
"Switlik Elementary School is elated to begin this journey with Sustainable Jersey for Schools as we Refill and Refuel to a more ecofriendly tomorrow. Our Switlik Panthers will be enlightened to the importance of preventative recycling, through the installation of water bottle refilling stations, and the practice of restorative recycling through the use of re-purposing and reusing recyclable waste and materials to grow nutritional food. The Switlik School has great passion for educating ourselves and our community on sustainability efforts. We believe our sustainability efforts will have a lasting impact on our school and community that we are proud to call home." - Kathleen McKiernan, Principal, Switlik Elementary School, Jackson Township School District, Ocean County
"We are excited and humbled to receive this grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools. These funds will enable us to create an outdoor learning environment that will benefit our students for generations to come. Additionally, Toms River High School North will be able to establish relationships both locally (Barnegat Bay Partnership) and internationally (The Jane Goodall Institute)." -Ed Keller, Science Teacher, Toms River High School North, Toms River Regional School District, Ocean County
"We are excited about the multiple possibilities for student enrichment that this generous grant offers. We are grateful for the opportunity to supplement current programs at our school with more in-depth and varied experiences for our scholars." - Craig Messmer, Principal, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, Roselle Public Schools, Union County
Select Quotes from Select $2,000 Grant Recipients (Listed alphabetically by county)
"The entire Cherry Hill Alternative High School community is thrilled to be the recipient of this Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant. Our students have done wonderful work with our vegetable garden, providing hundreds of pounds of produce to our local food pantry these past five years. We look forward to building the butterfly garden that this grant will fund, increasing our pollinator population and thereby boosting the bounty our vegetable garden produces!" - Dr. Lawyer Chapman, Principal, Alternative High School, Cherry Hill School District, Camden County
"The Berlin Community School is truly appreciative to be awarded this grant in order to increase our recycling efforts. We are proud of our staff for educating our students and community regarding sustainability." - Dr. Kristen Martello, Superintendent, Berlin Borough School District, Camden County
"When we ask our students to be Harte SMART, we are really challenging them to be respectful of themselves, our school, and our community. The awarding of this grant reinforces our commitment to this mindset by aligning with two major components of our character education framework - student voice and sustainability. When children feel empowered to initiate change and take an active role, both locally and globally, all things seem possible." - Dr. Neil Burti, Principal, Bret Harte Elementary School, Cherry Hill School District, Camden County
"Cape May City Elementary School is proud of our accomplishments over the years as we strive to keep our school “green.” We continue to implement new programs and strategies to reach a higher level of sustainability. Thank you to NJEA and Sustainable Jersey for Schools for providing this opportunity to rejuvenate our aging garden program. Students look forward to using technology such as drip hose irrigation and UV grow lights. Our Earth Club will create movable gardens with Eco Gardener Grow Bags. These new systems will bring life to our garden and school!" - Victoria Zelenak, Superintendent, Cape May City School District, Cape May County
"We are thankful to Sustainability for Schools and NJEA for funding this project which supports our STEM goals engaging students in learning and educating others about our most precious resource: water. Our students will learn ways we are all connected through its use, protection and conservation." - Dr. Nancy Yard, Principal, Holland Township Elementary School, Holland Township School District, Hunterdon County
"Readington Middle School is proud to be a recipient of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant for the Food for Thought project. This concept was developed by our amazing Gifted and Talented Teacher, Mrs. Betsy Freeman. Through her enthusiastic and passionate teaching practices, Mrs. Freeman assisted students in developing environmentally conscious attitudes and educated them in a variety of ways to minimize their carbon footprint. The Food for Thought project enables our students to create their own smart and sustainable farming/growing program within the school. The educational and practical uses of this project are numerous, and Mrs. Freeman is well prepared to help students make the most of this authentic experience. Mrs. Freeman instills a love of learning into our students on a daily basis and is an asset to the Readington Middle School Community." - Sharon L. Moffat, Principal, Readington Middle School, Readington Township School District, Hunterdon County
"The Princeton Public Schools are committed to wellness -- for our people and our planet. It is an honor to be selected for funding by Sustainable Jersey for Schools and their partners for our continued effort in cultivating sustainable practices in our schools. These funds, together with the hard work and dedication of our community members and staff, make it possible to achieve environmentally responsible schools and a sustainable future for our children." -Steve Cochrane, Superintendent, Princeton Public Schools, Mercer County
"We appreciate the support from Sustainable Jersey for Schools and are very excited to work with them again to create educational opportunities through new endeavors to reduce our environmental impact in the Princeton Public Schools." - Edward Cohen, Supervisor of Science, Princeton Public Schools, Mercer County
"This grant will enable us to extend our efforts to fulfill Richard Louv’s and our goal of no child left inside. We plan to use the grant to enhance our natural-terrain play environment for our youngsters." - Robert A. Ginsberg, Principal, Johnson Park School, Princeton Public Schools, Mercer County
"In educating the whole child, we strive to create a better, more patient, alert and focused world. For this reason, we would like to express our gratitude to NJEA and Sustainable Jersey for Schools for funding Highland Park Middle School's mindful and focused professional development. Research shows that mindfulness can help our students and teachers to better concentrate and perform. We are excited to incorporate mindfulness practices through independent teacher practice and professional development and our teachers look forward to infusing yoga into their everyday classes, making all involved more mindful!" - Jennifer Osemwegie, Principal, Highland Park Middle School, Highland Park School District, Middlesex County
"The Atlantic Highlands Elementary School community is thrilled to have received a Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant funded by NJEA to fund an additional water bottle filling station for the school. I am so pleased that the students and staff of AHES will be able to benefit from this for years to come." - Dr. Susan Compton, Tri-District Superintendent, Atlantic Highlands School District, Monmouth County
"Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is honored to receive this grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools. We are so excited to be able to install another water bottle filling station in our school as we work towards the goal of increased sustainability and the increased use of refillable bottles." - Janet Walling, Principal, Atlantic Highlands Elementary School, Atlantic Highlands School District, Monmouth County
"The Highlands Elementary School community is thrilled to have received a Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant funded by NJEA to fund an additional water bottle filling station for the school. I am so pleased that the students and staff of HES will be able to benefit from this for years to come." - Dr. Susan Compton, Tri-District Superintendent, Highlands Borough School District, Monmouth County
"Highlands Elementary School is honored to receive this grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools. We are so excited to be able to install another water bottle filling station in our school as we work towards the goal of increased sustainability and the increased use of refillable bottles." - Daniel Layton, Principal, Highlands Elementary School, Highlands Borough School District, Monmouth County"
"As an active participant in the Powersave program sponsored through New Jersey Natural Gas, our school is proud to have been selected a recipient of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant. The money will be utilized to further advance our school’s efforts to promote sustainable and conscientious choices to benefit our environment. We look forward to this opportunity to further educate and support our students in the awareness of making positive and mindful decisions regarding our learning community." - Albert J. Bohrer, Principal, Ramtown School, Howell Township Public School District, Monmouth County
"Raritan High School is honored to be the recipient of a 2018 Sustainable Jersey Schools School Grant. This generous endowment will enable the Raritan High School Green Team to purchase seeds, gardening equipment and compost bins which, in turn, will allow the District to apply for the School Garden Action item. This initiative will teach our students about agriculture, the earth, and environmental concerns as well as promote pride in our students for preserving the planet and feeding its people." - Dr. Scott Ridley, Superintendent of Schools, Hazlet Township Public School District, Monmouth County
"This is a very exciting time for Woodrow Wilson School, our fourth-grade students have been learning all about farming and healthy eating at the Allaire Community Farm with Farmer Sean! This grant allows the students to apply what they have learned and create our own school garden. The fourth graders will now be the resident experts on gardening and growing the healthy food we eat!" - Debra Mercora, Chief School Administrator, Neptune City School District, Monmouth County
"I am very proud of the work done to forward sustainability in our schools. The grants titled "Roxbury Inspiring Sustainable Entrepreneurs" (R.I.S.E.) and Secret Sustainable Garden that were submitted by our elementary and intermediate schools support our vision "to prepare our children of today for tomorrow." We owe special thanks to our initiative champions Ann Rhodes and Joe Mondonaro as well as Denise Glenn, our Science Supervisor, for helping Roxbury School District to acquire the bronze level districtwide. I have no doubts that with their continued guidance and efforts we will score enough points in the future to achieve the silver level. Their leadership is pointing the district in the right direction and we are very grateful to the grant sponsors for their support in going green. Winning the $10,000 grant was especially exciting for both the financial support for the proposal as well as the vision for our Roxbury Gaels embedded in its title: STEAM Expos: Seeds of Sustainability and Gearing GAELS to Go Green!" - Loretta L. Radulic, Superintendent, Roxbury Township School District, Morris County
"The Island Heights Grade School educational community is thrilled to accept the $2,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant that will benefit our children's health and wellness which is so important in their physical, social and emotional growth. We thank Sustainable Jersey for Schools for this opportunity to apply and compete for this chance to purchase health and fitness related supplies and equipment that will enhance our children's wellness. Thank you for this great opportunity...we will all be better off for it!" - Timothy Rehm, Superintendent, Island Heights Board of Education, Ocean County
"This grant will provide our students with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of sustainability in a living classroom through an aquaponic gardening system. This project-based experience will allow our students to explore the connections between chemistry and life science and use innovation to improve the planet." - Alyce Anderson, Ed.D., Principal, Lake Riviera Middle School, Brick Township Public Schools, Ocean County
"We are very proud to learn Sustainable Jersey for Schools is awarding Theunis Dey Elementary School with a $2,000 grant. With the grant monies, the Theunis Dey school community intends to continue to build upon our initial outdoor learning work. This work includes maintaining the integrity of our outdoor learning space, developing and sharing curriculum to be used with this space, and expanding our outdoor learning to provide opportunities for the wider school community and district to participate. We will be continuing our collaboration with Ramapo College faculty and staff to maintain curricular alignment with STEAM initiatives and the Next Generation Science Standards." - Necole Jadick, Principal, Theunis Day Elementary School, Wayne Township Public School District, Passaic County
"Oldmans Township School is extremely thankful for the Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant. We plan to utilize the $2000 for an outdoor classroom. Our hope is for teachers to move instruction outdoors. We would like to use the funds to provide benches for student seating, easels for instruction and creativity, as well as a small shed/closet for storage. This Outdoor Classroom would be used across grade levels as well as content areas allowing for the entire school community to utilize. We are a one district, one school community (PK-8). This will complement our school's garden area. Thank you again to Sustainable Jersey for Schools!" - Alicia Smith, Superintendent, Oldmans Township School District, Salem County
"Valley View School is excited to start a Tower Garden with this generous grant. The Environmental Club will begin the planting, and then the entire garden can be moved throughout the school and used to teach students about aeroponics to grow fresh, healthy food." - Mary Nunn, Principal, Valley View Middle School, Watchung Borough Public School, Somerset County
"We are so very excited to be recipients of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant! This year will be used to fund our Family Activity Night. This is an evening where students and their entire family are invited to have a healthy dinner and participate in a variety of activities such as yoga, volleyball, basketball and gardening just to name a few. It would not be possible to invite all our families to this great event without the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant." - Kristi Greene, Principal, Halsted Middle School, Newton Public Schools, Sussex County
"Over many years Halsted Middle School has taken a prominent role in promoting healthy lifestyles for our students and their families. This event will foster even greater school-family engagement to continue to improve the physical and emotional health of our community." - Ken Greene, Superintendent, Newtown Public Schools, Sussex County
"Knowlton Township Elementary School would like to thank Sustainable Jersey for Schools and NJEA for their generous grant of $2000. We look forward to getting our greenhouse learning lab established. We are excited for our students, staff and community to continue being engaged and active in our future sustainability initiatives." - Jeannine DeFalco, Superintendent, Knowlton Township School District, Warren County