I’m driven by my passion to want to make a change and influence positive action and create active environmental leaders in our community.
Sanjana Ranasinghe
Senior at Urbana High School
President of Green Team
Become a Green School
Be a leader in Frederick County’s path toward sustainability and climate change preparedness. Apply to become a Maryland Green School!
Steps for Schools to Get Started
Step 1:
Review MAEOE’s sample applications and online portal, and the Green Schools pages on this Mobilize Frederick website to become familiar with the program and local resources.
Step 2:
Schools within FCPS should contact the Environmental Literacy point of contact, Colleen Beall by email, to learn about efforts underway to support teachers and schools on their path to becoming a Maryland Green School.
Step 3:
Contact Mobilize Frederick by email to connect with a Green Ambassador or Green Center.
Step 4:
Attend a Mobilize Frederick Getting Started or MAEOE Workshop and access these documents to start the online application.
MAEOE Getting Started: Application Timeline
MAEOE Green School Pre-Assessment
MAEOE Green School Application Guide
INCREASING GREEN SCHOOLS IN FCPS
Goal: 100% by 2035
GREEN SCHOOLS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
December School Submits Intent to Apply
March Application Due via Online Portal
April MAEOE Announces Green Schools
May Green Schools Celebrate at Youth Summit
