Falls Church City Schools’ commitment to reduce energy usage and promote sustainability in its schools is winning recognition from the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) as a Certified Green School Division.

Falls Church City Schools’ commitment to reduce energy usage and promote sustainability in its schools is winning recognition from the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) as a Certified Green School Division.

Through participation in the VSBA’S Green Schools Challenge competition earlier this year, the Falls Church City Public Schools committed itself to lead by example and helping everyone in the school system take steps to reduce their carbon footprint.

The VSBA Green Schools Challenge is a friendly competition designed to encourage implementation of specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce the carbon emissions generated by both the local school division and the broader community.