School Programs, Events, Competitions, and Professional Development

Mark your calendars with these grant opportunities, workshops, conferences and more!
 

Ongoing – Free lead in drinking water testing for schools & childcare facilities, and free water fill stations (for those who qualify) through MassDEP. Click here to apply.

 

March 22 – Massachusetts Farm to School (MFTS) will host their 7th statewide gathering, the Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference. The theme of the conference is Rooted in Resilience: Centering Climate & Community.  The conference will feature workshops, interactive activity stations, and panel discussions, and as such, MFTS is seeking proposals in many formats. Proposals should center the themes of climate resiliency and community leadership in the farm and sea to school movement. Proposals featuring highly interactive sessions will be prioritized. The submission deadline is November 17th! Learn more here.

March 31 – Deadline to submit the Green Team Teacher Response Form to report your students’ activities and receive a Certificate of Recognition and student prizes to recognize their work.

April 22 Earth Day! “For Earth Day 2024, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). Businesses, governments, and citizens—everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.”

May 1 – Massachusetts Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day! Schools can participate on any day in May that works best. To download a copy of the registration form, promotional flyers in multiple languages, or SRTS activity pages, visit the SRTS Encouragement page.