IGSS/NGSS Graduating Seniors - Project Green Schools

Please complete the entire form in order to apply for a graduation stole and recognition for the 2025-2026 school year.

If you are looking to earn a pin and certificate only as a graduating senior, DO NOT complete this form. Complete the End of Year Reporting found here.

Reminder: Project Green Schools requires a minimum of 10 business days once you’ve submitted your paperwork to process and mail stoles to your school. Please be mindful of the calendar and your end-of-year celebrations so that the stoles can arrive in time.

PLEASE NOTE: You have two options to upload the following documents: 1) End of Year Report 2, Graduation Essay, and 3) Tracking Sheet. Please use the correct field when uploading. You may use the field to upload as a Microsoft Word or PDF, or the field to paste a link to a Google Doc/Sheet.

Student Name*
First Last
Student Email*
Student Phone
Date of Graduation
School Name*
Address Where We Should Mail Your Stole*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
School Phone*
Advisor Name*
First Last
Advisor Email*
Advisor Phone*
Please select which Honor Level you are applying for*
How many service hours are you submitting?*
What are your plans after graduation?*
Would you like to join the Project Green Schools Alumni Network?*
- Yes
- No
There is no cost to be part of the alumni network. You will be included in future communications for select PGS programs, Alumni opportunities, and networking events.
If you would like to join the Alumni Network, please provide an email address for Alumni communications.
Note: Do not use your school email as these become inactive after graduation.
Upload End of Year Report - Microsoft Word or PDF -Title Upload with Your Name
Max. file size: 256 MB.

When your project is completed, assess it with the following questions. If your project will not be completed by the deadline, evaluate progress using the same criteria anticipating your outcome. Attach two photographs or a link to a video or press coverage. • Explain how you created and completed the project. • Describe your participation. • Describe how the project positively impacted your community and any long-term benefits or outcomes of the project. • Were the goals accomplished? List the goals and how they were accomplished. • Where other groups involved? Did you receive funds, resources, or publicity? • What was innovative about your project and how did this contribute to positive outcomes? • Provide an assessment of the soundness of approach, rationale, and scientific design, if applicable. • What did you learn from implementing this project?
End of Year Report- Google Doc
If your End of Year Report is in a Google Doc, please create the shareable link so it's set to "Anyone with link can view" then cut and paste below.
Upload Graduation Essay - MIcrosoft Word or PDF - Title Upload with Your Name
Max. file size: 256 MB.

Please write a two-page essay describing how you completed the following requirements during your time in high school: • Environmental service • Environmental education conducted both inside and outside the school • Project-based learning, such as hands-on projects connected to environmental education, STEM or a Senior Project Include in this essay the impact your project or service hours had on your school and your community. We would also like for you to state your plans for the future; for example, are you going into an environmental field of study in college? What are your hopes and expectations?
Graduation Essay - Google Doc
If your Graduation Essay is in a Google Doc, please create the shareable link so it's set to "Anyone with link can view" then cut and paste below.
Upload Tracking Sheet - Title Upload with Your Name*
Accepted file types: doc, pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Tracking Sheet - Google Doc or Google Sheets
If your Tracking Sheet is in a Google Doc or Google Sheets, please create the shareable link so it's set to "Anyone with link can view" then cut and paste below.
Photograph or Video - Title Upload with Your Name
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Photograph or Video - Title Upload with Your Name
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Photograph or Video - Title Upload with Your Name
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Fees*
- NGSS Graduate: $45 fee includes certificate and honor stole for graduation
Total
$0.00