At the May Green Schools Recognition luncheon, Audubon Society of the Everglades presented a $500 Judges’ Choice award to Jupiter High School for their ongoing and long-standing commitment to habitat improvement and restoration. 

Jupiter High School is deeply committed to improving the habitat both on and off campus. Notable items include a campus wetlands project, involving the transformation of the water retention pond at the front of the school into an outdoor classroom and wetlands habitat. A therapeutic “healing garden” was designed containing flowers, vegetables, and herbs planted and maintained by special-needs students. The school’s courtyard flower boxes were

Native plants and landscaping were planted in the courtyard and athletic complex.  A migratory bird garden will be installed next school year.  Off campus the 10th grade EnviroService Program has sent teams of students to parklands, natural areas, Blowing Rocks Preserve, and other natural settings to do cleanups, exotic plant removal, trail work, and plantings for the last 19 years. These efforts produce 200+ student-hours of effort each time, netting a total of almost 14,000 volunteer hours to date.  Jupiter High School had the honor of being chosen first place winner at the inaugural Greens Schools Recognition Program in 2009!  Congratulations Phil Weinrich and the Jupiter HS environmental academy.  

The Green Schools Recognition Program, open to all public and private schools in Palm Beach and Martin County, encourages cultures of sustainability within school communities. This program recognizes schools for taking a holistic approach to going green that incorporates school ground enhancement, resource conservation, curriculum connections, and community involvement with a school wide commitment and focus on sustainability.