District Conservation Resources
Resource Conservation Challenge
HSD’s 2024-25 Resource Conservation Challenge is now open!
This is a friendly competition among all HSD schools that runs from February 5 through May 8.
The mission: To boost awareness about our natural resources and climate change, and to adopt conservation practices as responsible stewards of our district and our planet.
The incentive: A $500 cash award to one school in each feeder group that demonstrates the most effective conservation practices within their building. There are many opportunities to demonstrate how staff and students are practicing conservation in their daily routines! Rules, FAQs, and instructions will be posted in the Google Classroom.
The Google Classroom: The Google Classroom is a resource of inspiration if needed. There are no grades, but there may be 'assignments' that will assist in tracking projects. Occasionally, new announcements and materials will be added. Participation is 100% voluntary! The Google Classroom is also not necessary for participation in the challenge. All conservation practices are encouraged and will ultimately result in benefits to our environment.
THE WIN! Saving resources! Saving money! Saving the planet! Our schools are already working on conservation projects - why not do even more and be recognized for it?!
This challenge also includes an array of materials and inspiration for honoring Earth Day. Teachers - please consider becoming a 'student' of the Google Classroom and taking advantage of these resources!
Questions? Contact Resource Conservation Manager Mia Hocking (503-844-1324).
State and National Energy Certification Programs
Schools across Oregon and throughout the nation are being purposeful about reducing, reusing and recycling waste and lowering their reliance on energy. Below are two programs that incentivize and recognize those efforts.
Energy Star
Energy Star certified buildings and plants meet strict energy performance standards set by the EPA. They use less energy, are less expensive to operate, and cause fewer greenhouse gas emissions than their peers. Starting with the first Energy Star certified building in 1999, tens of thousands of buildings and plants across america have already earned EPA's Energy Star for superior energy performance. Learn more at www.energystar.gov.
|
SITE |
ENERGY STAR RATING |
SITE |
ENERGY STAR RATING |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Facilities |
96 | ||
|
Admin Center |
41 | ||
|
Boys & Girls Club |
81 | ||
| 68 | 69 | ||
| 64 | 89 | ||
| 77 | 82 | ||
| 84 | 70 | ||
| 59 | 96 | ||
| 91 | 92 | ||
| 70 | 95 | ||
| 96 |
Peter Boscow (Hillsboro Online Academy) |
||
| 89 | 52 | ||
| 88 | 97 | ||
| 65 | 91 | ||
|
Hare Field |
88 | ||
| 89 | 97 | ||
| 88 | 96 | ||
| 24 |
Transportation |
||
| 98 | 93 | ||
| 82 | 89 | ||
| 72 |
Oregon Green Schools
Oregon Green Schools is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting schools in setting up and maintaining effective, permanent waste reduction and resource efficiency programs. Learn more at http://oregongreenschools.org.
HSD's Green Schools are:
- Farmington View Elementary School
- Glencoe High School
- Liberty High School
- Lincoln Street Elementary School
- McKinney Elementary School
International Certification Programs
Certain environmental certification programs are recognized worldwide, such as LEED. The Hillsboro School District has buildings that qualify under LEED standards.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building, community and home project types, LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.
Mia Hocking
Resource Conservation Manager
503.844.1324
