St. Thomas students organize bike day

Bicycles line the drive at St. Thomas School in Medina as part of a bike day sponsored by students. - Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
Bicycles line the drive at St. Thomas School in Medina as part of a bike day sponsored by students.

May 22, 2012 · Updated 5:15 PM 

 

As part of an effort to improve Washington’s air quality through reducing vehicle emissions, the 6th grade Green Team at St. Thomas School encouraged students to participate in a Bike to School Day challenge on May 18. More than 100 students and parents participated.

The 6th graders have led a successful composting and recycling program at the school since 2009. As a result, St. Thomas School has been certified as a Level 1 Green School.

This year, the team upped the ante with the Bike to School Day with the hope to earn Level 2 certification as a Washington Green School.

St. Thomas School is an independent, non-sectarian school in Medina.

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