Dr. Roberta Hunter of NJ Audubon presented the club with its official Green Flag on September 9. The recognition followed a year of student-led projects promoting environmental awareness and protecting local ecosystems.
Students completed nine projects, including a pollinator garden, an endangered species coloring book, a schoolyard forest, and participation in Bird-Friendly Schools and Fish Stewards initiatives. The projects encouraged the wider school community to learn about environmental issues and take action.
“The students put in a huge amount of work and countless hours of effort to earn this recognition,” said club advisor Zachary Rittner. “What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is that they achieved Green Flag Status during their very first year participating in the Eco-Schools program.”
Eco-Schools engages students in environmental education and action. Green Flag Status is its highest level of recognition.
“We are incredibly proud of our Environmental Club students for their dedication to making a difference in their school and community,” said SPFHS Principal Dr. Warren Hynes.
The club plans to continue its environmental projects and involve more students and community members.
