Cape May City Elementary School Receives Bronze-Level Sustainability Certification

CAPE MAY — The Cape May City Elementary School was one of only 59 schools in New Jersey to receive sustainability certification through the newly developed Sustainable Jersey for Schools program. It was the first year for certification, highlighting public schools in New Jersey that take the initiative to create “a brighter future.”
The school received bronze-level certification after submitting detailed documentation showing a multitude of sustainability actions and initiatives. Educator Sandy Sandmeyer-Bryan was the leader in the school’s application process. Among the initiatives she detailed were the Breakfast After the Bell and Healthy Food Choices programs, an energy-efficiency audit and updates, a school garden, a wind turbine, Performing and Visual Arts programs, “Green” Your School Event actions, a hands-on education project for all grades, and much more.
“We are honored and excited to be recognized for our school’s dedication to sustainable practices,” says Sandmeyer-Bryan. “Our successful actions were a result of collaboration and diligence with a focus on what is best for students and the community.”
Cape May City Elementary School and the other 58 certified schools were recognized Oct. 27 at the New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop in Atlantic City. Certification from Sustainable Jersey allows for the school to gain priority access to grant programs, and eligibility in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants program.
For more information, visit the City’s website at www.capemaycity.com.