Mead Elementary School’s Green Team captains from Sammamish have been recognized as Earth Heroes at School at an event held by King County on May 1. Earth Heroes at School are students, parents, teachers and other school employees who have shown a strong commitment to the environment through ongoing actions in and out of the classroom.

Green Team Captains from Mead Elementary Blaise Rettig (fourth grade), Cate Smith (fourth grade), Sam Tischaefer (fourth grade) and Audrey Wright (third grade) lead four student-run green teams. The teams rotate among three jobs: lunchroom recycling, outdoor trash busters and weed whackers. Their leadership contributed to cleaner playgrounds, a weed-free garden, and lower garbage volumes.