Tuesday, November 20, marked the inaugural meeting of WMS's newly minted Eco-Student Council - a group of 10 elementary and middle school students, six faculty members and one parent leading WMS's commitment to sustainability, reducing energy costs and protecting the environment. Forming the Eco-Student Council marks a step toward fully implementing the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools USA program at WMS. 

Depending on their age level, council members were selected by nomination by their peers, volunteering to serve (with support from their peers) or having their names drawn from a pool of interested candidates. The council will meet monthly to discuss ways our school can reduce waste and energy use, seek input from their classmates about what initiatives they would most like to pursue and work to ensure 100% participation in the projects they put into place.

Stay tuned for updates about the Eco-Student Council's activities and progress throughout the school year.

WMS has been part of the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools program since 2014, is a member of the Delaware Pathways to Green Schools program and was named a 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School.