The Green Schools Foundation

Our Green Schools Foundation is proud to be part of the annual Safety City, a week long program sponsored by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, welcoming our incoming kindergarteners!

Maybe our 2024-2025 Student Liaisons could tackle repainting our side of the “building” with our new logo!

Congratulations to GSF Student Liaison Hunter Hannamen, who was selected to participate in the week long Buckey Boys State.

Hunter served as House Recording Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Personal Advisor to the Governor.

Buckeye Boys State is a week long program sponsored by the Ohio American Legion, held this year at Miami University.

Thank you, Hunter, for your servant leadership!

Congratulations to GSF Vice-President Justin Speight and his wife Tressa for reaching the SUMMIT of Mt. Kilimanjaro!

Incredible!

Thank you, Loving Hands Preschool, for creating a special scholarship with the Green Schools Foundation!

Congratulations, Grant!

Businesses and organizations interested in building a legacy are invited to contact the GSF at any time. Message us on Facebook - we would love to chat!

Congratulations to our Green Schools Foundation Vice President, Justin Speight!

MSgt. Speight and his co-instructor, LtCol. VanNatta is the region's instructor of the year!

Congratulations to our AFJROTC instructors, Lt. Col. Colleen Vannatta and MSgt. Justin Speight! They received the Outstanding Instructor Award for our region from the Air Force JROTC!

The Green Schools Foundation's final Spotlight on Staff of the school year is a terrific example of outstanding teachers in our district.

Congratulations to Mrs. Nicci West, Mr. Floyd Juszli, and Mr. Mike Owen! The trio was recognized at the May Board of Education meeting.

Mrs. West is the Phys Ed teacher at Green Primary School; Mr. Juszli teaches Art, specializing in 3D art at Green High School and serves as the Art Club Advisor; Mr. Owen teaches AP Chemistry at Green High School and is the GHS Academic Challenge Advisor.

Thank you for what each of you does daily for our students and families!

At this morning’s regular monthly board meeting, Green Schools Foundation was presented with impressive year-end PBIS data from the district PBIS coordinator, Erica Bauer.

GSF proudly assists in the funding of the district’s PBIS initiative.

2024 Green Schools Foundation Awards
Congratulations to this year's recipients of the 2024 Green Schools Foundation Scholarships.

Isabella Ake
Breila Allen
Caroline Babbitt
Adrianna Barnes
Hadley Bialek
Noah Brown
Owen Garee
Alyssa Georgiou
Parker Green
Kristin Groen
Claire Holdren
Lillian Howdyshell
Peyton Krager
Madeline Lucey
Nadia Otterstetter
Madeline Owen
Lance Parrish
Grant Price
Riley Reed
Isabella Rink
Andrew Schweikert
Catherine Smith
Connor Smith
Julia Viola
Elissa Wood

The Green Schools Foundation is proud to financially support the annual Laws of Life essay contest, which is sponsored regionally by the Better Business Association. A reception for the district winners was held in April.

We are excited to learn that three of our students have earned commendations at the Regional level, including Best Overall!

Congratulations to:

Hailey Bennett - BEST OVERALL - $750 ( Diabetes theme: essay 401)
Carmina Ciccarelli-Aloisi - Bronze - $100 ( Learning and Mentoring:essay 402)
Brynn Fisher - Bronze - $100 ( Su***de prevention K-403)

Carmina is one of "our own" being a GSF student liaison!

Great job, ladies! Shout out to Mrs. Tammy DeDominicis, Laws of Life Coordinator, and GHS ELA teachers Annie Knight, Natalie Tannehill, and Jamie Signorino for bringing this contest into their classrooms.

Congratulations to senior GSF student liaison Elissa Wood!

Elissa was (totally) surprised this afternoon to receive a $5,000 college scholarship from the law offices of Kisling, Nestico & Redick.

Every year, Kisling, Nestico, and Redick awards a $5,000 Robert Redick Memorial Scholarship to a local student who develops a billboard design to help fight distracted driving. This year, Elissa was selected as our winner.

Elissa's billboard will be implemented statewide! Elissa will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall.

The student voice and participation are key components of our GSF Board. Elissa, we are so very proud of you!

The Class of 2024 will graduate two weeks from today!

Senior Nadia Otterstetter, a GSF Student Liasion, has picked up her sign provided by Green Schools Foundation.

The Green Schools Foundation senior signs have become a great tradition.

Good luck to the Class of 2024!

Raise your hand if you are a Greenwood May Star Student!

Congratulations! As always, the Green Schools Foundation supports early literacy and provides a Scholastic Book to each of our Greenwood Star Students! Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible and be Bulldog Strong!

Congratulations to senior Aidan Byers, one of our outstanding student liaisons and a Green High School Student of the Month! Aidan has served the foundation for two years and is an all-around terrific young man who will be missed after graduation.

Thank you, Aidan, for supporting the Green Schools Foundation and Green High School!

Congratulations to Diana Snyder (GPS), Elizabeth Willemin (GIS), and Hannah Givens (GWD), the April Spotlight on Staff recipients.

GSF President Mark Herdlick presented the special paw print plaques, and the trio was recognized at the April Board of Education meeting.

The foundation is proud to sponsor the Spotlight on Staff, recognizing outstanding efforts in the district.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Greenwood's April Star Students!

We hope each of you enjoys the Scholastic book and star student bag from the Green Schools Foundation.

Thank you for following the PBIS expectations - Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible…Be Bulldog Strong!

Green Schools Foundation proudly supports the book clubs at both Greenwood and Green Primary School and financially supports the district's PBIS initiative.

Fifteen members of the class of 2024 earned the Governor's Merit Scholarship, including Green Schools Foundation liaisons Isabella Ake, Aiden Byers, Kristin Groen, and Carter Sharpnack.

This is the inaugural year for the $5,000 scholarship. The students were nominated because they were in the top 5% of their class at the end of their junior year. The scholarship is renewable over 4 years. To accept the money, students must plan to attend a university in Ohio.

Congratulations Liaisons! We will miss you!

Did you know Green Schools Foundation helps to support the district's ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) program?

Our 6th grade ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) group learned self-defense strategies to keep themselves safe. We are inspired by their strength, capabilities, and confidence.

Learn more about ROX with this ROX Talks, created by the founder of ROX (Ruling Our eXperience), Dr. Lisa Hinkleman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyF_cSI45BI

The Green Schools Foundation is proud to financially sponsor the annual Laws of Life essay contest, partnering with Green Local Schools.

This evening, the Laws of Life recognition reception was held at Green High School.

The 8th and 11th grade students recognized tonight were selected from more than 600 essay entries, earning them cash awards.

Congratulations students! Thank you teachers for your support of this project in your classrooms, and Mrs. DeDominics for your passion of this program!

Well done!

The Green Schools Foundation congratulates the Green High School Top 25 and honored educators! The top 25 banquet, sponsored by Serra Auto Group, was held last night at Raintree Golf and Event Center.

Six of the Top 25 students are our Green Schools Foundation Student Liaisons: Bella Ake, Aidan Byers, Kristin Groen, Carter Sharpnack, Julia Viola, and Elissa Wood! We are very proud of your accomplishments and appreciate your spirit of volunteerism for GSF!

CONGRATULATIONS!

This is too cute not to share! The boys of the family who nominated “Ms. Tammy” for the Spotlight on Staff award, attended the Board of Education meeting to show their support and appreciation for their beloved bus driver!

Congratulations to our GSF March Spotlight on Staff recipients Tammy Towbridge (Transportation), Ashley Philippi (GPS) and Vince Petrecca (GHS).

GSF President Mark Herdlick presented the paw print plaques and the trio was recognized at tonight’s Board of Education meeting.

Thank you for your dedication and passion for our district families!

Green Schools Foundation staff grants provide an opportunity to fund projects that will enhance student learning and opportunity.

GIS 6th grade ELA teacher Mrs. Wendy Shocklee is one of the 2023-2024 GSF grant recipients for her classes' Titanic Passenger Profile project.

This project encouraged reading, research, presentation skills, listening, and taking on a new perspective on a life-or-death situation. The entire class heard each fact-filled student presentation. The 6th graders now have extensive knowledge of 1912 and how things have changed to provide safety for travelers today.

Thank you, Mrs. Shocklee, for your commitment to bringing challenging concepts and encouraging excitement to your students!

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Congratulations to our Green Schools Foundation February Spotlight on Staff recipients who were recognized at last night’s Board of Education meeting.

Pictured with GSF President, Mark Herdlick are Jennifer Doerrer (Green Primary School), Carrie Marochino ( District Curriculum Director), and Cheryl Dimengo (Green Middle School).

GSF is proud to highlight exceptional staff each month! Congratulations!

Green Schools Foundation contributes $16,000 a year supporting the district’s PBIS initiative, and it has paid off!

All buildings have received levels of PBIS certification!

Thank you for supporting the foundation so that we can support programs enhancing the academic success of all students!

Join the foundation today at www.greenschools foundation.org/membership.

Congratulations Green Local Schools!

Congratulations to Green Schools Foundation Student Liaisons Emilia Gifford, Emily Graham, Meredith Walker, Adriana Barnes, and Kristen Groen for their induction into the Green High School National Honor Society!

These student leaders were selected on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. They join several other of our GSF Student Liaisons who are current members.

Great job! We are so proud of you!

We love our new “business cards,” featuring a QR code to easily find out about our many programs, and the words to the Green High School Alma Mater!

The cards will hit the community at tonight’s home football game and tailgate party!

Thank you to GSF member Abi Monti for spearheading this project.

Congratulations to the September Spotlight on Staff Recipients!
Jill Daniluk (GPS), Patty Preisse (GHS), and Wendy Shocklee (GIS) were recognized at last night's Board of Education meeting.

Green Schools Foundation is proud to sponsor this monthly recognition. Congratulations ladies!



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