COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & SPECIAL AWARDS
Community Partnerships
Aqua Partners and National Aquarium
- AquaPartners works with our scholars to feature hands-on lab investigations and field experiences in the local ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay. They allow students to significantly increase their knowledge about the Chesapeake Bay and develop or improve environmental stewardship attitude. Students in the fourth grade have participated in the Fort McHenry field trip and our fifth grade classes have attended the Sandy Point Beach program.
- Children Across grades from K-8 were awarded a trip to present their aquatic projects to experts and the public at the National Aquarium.
A member of Aura Partners is pictured here instructing our scholars on how to be a Water-Man in the Chesapeake Bay.
Baltimore Energy Challenge
- Working with Baltimore Energy Challenge is simply energizing! They have inspired us to create the Energy Captains Club and teach understanding about energy transfer for our scholars. Energy sustainability is key for all of our systems, including our facilities and our people. Using a tool can save %80 of energy while using only %20 of our own. The right tool is the key. From a pencil to a CFL, lighting our way through learning to a more sustainable future.
A Baltimore Energy Challenge member is pictured here guiding scholars through an energy challenging game to learn ways of conservation.
ClayWorks
- Baltimore Clayworks partnership assisted with many mosaics found in the green spaces of the Mt. Washington School. They work with the school on many artistic and environmental possibilities to bring our world more green. They worked with us on Earth Day to educate our scholars about clay over plastic, seed poppers and much more.
A member of Clayworks is pictured here assisting our scholars in how to make seed poppers.
Mount Washington Preservation Trust
- The Mount Washington Preservation Trust has installed "Tiger Mountain Loop", a trail system for the hillside meadow and rain gardens on the playground. MWIA has also partnered with The Mount Washington School to install fencing for the new rain garden in the Outdoor Classroom.
Members of the MWPT are pictured here for some heavy lifting maintenance to Tiger Loop in the Rain Garden.
PlayWorks
- PlayWorks has coached our staff and our students to work in our environment with respect, and cooperation. Understanding boundaries is as true to any game as it is to our environment. Respecting our environment helps us get more out of our game.
Mount Washington School PTO
- Mt. Washington PTO is invaluable asset to working with and managing our green organization. They provide connection to people,, funds and insight to keep our environment clean and green.
- Whole Foods of Mt. Washington has been a long term partner with The Mount Washington School. Whole Foods is a full service supermarket located in the historic Mt. Washington Mill in the Forge Building circa 1890/1937. Whole Foods continually strives to sell the highest quality products at the most competitive prices possible. We are proud to partner with Whole Foods and their team members are constantly volunteering their time and expertise. Earth Day is a favorite place to share green treats and information from Whole Foods.
Special Awards
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