Environmental Sustainability News

Ransom Everglades celebrated Earth Week on both campuses with a variety of activities April 21-25 spearheaded by Director of Environmental Sustainability Kelly Jackson and supported by RE's science faculty and student environmentalists. On the Everglades Campus, middle school students participated in the annual Earth Week Festival, which included a performance by the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura from Paraguay, a famous troupe that performs with instruments made from reclaimed landfill materials such as metal, wood, plastic, brushes, forks and spoons. To the delight of his classmates, Liam Kalstone '31 stepped into the role of drummer with the band, while Harper Harris '29 served as interpreter. They also heard from Brazil Indigenous leader, preservationist and activist Arassari Pataxó – who emphasized that small individual actions can promote positive global change.

The ninth annual Ransom Everglades Climate Symposium brought together students, parents and community members to celebrate environmental sustainability initiatives and showcase innovative solutions for a greener future. Described as a "learning extravaganza" by Head of the Middle School Pete Di Pace, the massive event on April 23 featured hundreds of interdisciplinary projects, including from all 168 sixth graders, a zero-waste compostable meal for the RE community and an Eco Fair featuring local climate-based organizations. Photo Gallery

Ransom Everglades School made significant strides in sustainability during 2024, achieving notable milestones and planning engaging community events for the upcoming spring semester. Keep reading to learn about our sustainability accomplishments, and to find out how you can continue to support sustainability efforts at Ransom Everglades in the coming year.