The Green Team is a Massachusetts-wide program sponsored by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and MassDEP to empower students and teachers to help the environment by taking action in their communities. For over 20 years, The Green Team has worked alongside Massachusetts students to reduce pollution and protect the environment for a better future.
MassDEP has announced the 2026 Green Team Awards for Environmental Leadership in PK-12 Schools. 75 classrooms were recognized for their environmental initiatives.
We congratulate the following Newton awardees:
- Horace Mann School, Team Leader Julie Ferland, Area of Focus: Food Donation/Share Tables (Grades: K-5)
- F. A. Day Middle School, Team Leader Taylor Cohen, Area of Focus: Textiles (Grades: 6-8)
- Oak Hill Middle School, Team Leader Janette Patel, Area of Focus: Food Donation/Share Tables (Grades: 6-8)
- Newton South High School, Team Leader Andrew Thompson, Area of Focus: Food Donation/Share Tables (Grades: 9-12)