School Green Teams

School Green Teams require a school green team coordinator who is 18 years of age or older. Required information is as follows:

• Name of the green team coordinator (must be 18 years of age or older)
• Coordinator phone number
• School name
• School address
• Grade level(s)
• Estimated number of adult leads/sponsors (must be over 18)
• Estimated number of team members
• School or organization type (e.g., public, private, charter, homeschool, community center club, other)

When you sign up to be a school green team, you can receive educational resources and support. Our goal is to help you to get your students excited about the environment and take sustainability efforts to the next level. 

Green teams have access to the activities listed on this webpage and can sign-up for our monthly KFWB e-newsletter that will keep you informed about program updates and upcoming events. Students will have exciting opportunities to reach beyond the classroom and connect with our community. 

Benefits include:

• Teaching students about important environmental and sustainable topics.
• Enriching existing classroom curriculum.
• Encouraging school and community stewardship.
• Inspiring generations of environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors.
• Check-ins with KFWB staff.
• Advice on successful programs.
• Certificates of Achievement.
• “Thank you” letter from City of Fort Worth leadership.
• Spotlights in KFWB media.

What type of schools are allowed?

School green teams can be established at any school to include: public, private, homeschool programs, after-school programs and specialty schools (i.e., music, martial arts). Even colleges and universities can register their green team with us.

Is there a cost to register a green team?

No. There is no cost to be a part of this program.

What grade levels can participate in green teams?

School green teams are open to all ages. Most programs are designed for adaptability to kindergarten through 12^th grade. College/university green teams are encouraged to participate and can reach out to discuss age-appropriate programming.

What is the deadline to sign up?

You can register your team at any time of the year! There is no deadline; you can start at any time. Renewal reminders are sent out each year in August.

I’m a student, can I organize a green team?

Students in grades K-12^th must have a coordinator over 18 years of age. Green teams are most frequently coordinated and registered by a school faculty or staff member. In some cases, parents/guardians can serve as school green team coordinators. College/university green teams can be student-led.

If my green team is returning for another year, is registration required again?

Yes, both first-time and returning school green team leaders must sign-up, each year. This helps to maintain accurate contact information and updated participation.

Does our campus have to be with in the Fort Worth ISD?

No. Several school districts have campuses within the City of Fort Worth city limit.

How many students are required to create a green team?

There is no size limit. The smallest green team size would be two: one coordinator and one student. This has occurred with homeschool green teams.

What if team time is extremely limited for activities?

Program elements are very flexible and adaptable. Our team can work with you to make adjustments.

How are green team activity hours captured?

Green team coordinators can submit their checklist of completed activities at the end of the school year, send in progress checklists every 2 months for extra points, or save time and log hours through the activity tracker. All checklists can be emailed to KFWB@fortworthtexas.gov. Once our team has received and verified the completed activities, the coordinator will be notified. 

What is the green team of the year?

Each May, the top scoring school green team is recognized as the KFWB School Green Team of the Year. The winning school will receive a tree planting at their school, KFWB merchandise for up to 75 students, and a School Green Teams trophy. The winning team is also recognized on through the KFWB e-newsletter and social media. 

What about activities during summer months?

School green teams can certainly complete activities during summer months! 

KFWB works to provide several activities and options for green teams. Take a look at our activity sheet below to see how to get started:

Activity Sheet(PDF, 1MB)

For access to the full School Green Teams Activity Sheet and Challenge Form, please register or contact kfwb@fortworthtexas.gov.

Submit your checklist at the end of the school year, send in a progress checklist every 2 months to receive extra points, or save time and log your activities through the activity tracker! Green team coordinators can submit their checklist to KFWB@FortWorthTexas.gov to receive points. Once our team members have received the team’s checklist, the coordinator will be notified.

Track Activity

If you are a green team coordinator, you can request a verification letter or certificate for volunteer hours for you or your students.

Be sure to include:

1. Student name(s)
2. Number of volunteer hours (per person)
3. Description of green team activity

Requests may include hours for activities such as: litter cleanups, emptying recycling bins at school, working at a community garden, etc. Of course, please do not include mandatory community service or activities performed due to disciplinary action.

Send your request(s) to KFWB@fortworthtexas.gov.

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