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Sustainability update: tree plantings, composting, solar and new welding lab highlighted
Summary
Virginia Beach City Public Schools presented a sustainable schools update focused on student engagement, urban tree canopy projects, composting pilots, solar installations, an energy dashboard and a new welding lab supported by a U.S. Department of Defense grant.
The Virginia Beach School Board received an update Tuesday on the division’s sustainable‑schools work, which officials said combines environmental, economic and social goals while connecting students to hands‑on learning.
Ryan Hersey, sustainability officer in Facility Services, presented district accomplishments and ongoing projects, emphasizing student engagement and partnerships with parks, utilities and outside funders.
Why it matters: Presenters framed sustainability not only as infrastructure work to reduce energy use and costs but as an instructional opportunity — a way to teach students about trees, water, renewable energy and careers in trades such as welding.
Highlights - Urban canopy and outdoor learning: Five partner schools celebrated Arbor Day and…
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