Manitou Springs School District serves approximately 1450 students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 who reside in the communities of Manitou Springs, Woodland Park and Colorado Springs.

Responsible Energy & Greenhouse Gas Reduction

• • LED lighting, HVAC controls, temperature control, automatic light switches.

  • Bus routes improved to save fuel.

Waste Minimization & Diversion

• • Diverted waste to landfill through recycling and compost programs.

Water Conservation & Quality

• • Reduced water usage through the installation of new flow meters.

  • Installed water fountains for students to fill water bottles.

Corporate Social Responsibility

• • Students at Manitou Springs Elementary School grow vegetables and raise chickens for eggs.

  • Hosted Bike or walk to School Day, an annual event, promoting cycling or walking as a healthy, safe, & environmentally friendly alternative to driving.

  • Offer free exercise classes to all staff, including local pool and gym access.

  • Free flu shots to all staff

  • Students set up recycling events for the community.

Computer Settings/Recycling

• • Work with Apple and local recycling companies, recycles 100% of unusable technology equipment

  • Donate older equipment to local charities.

  • No screen savers allowed and computer labs automatically turns off at 4:00pm

  • Installed print PIN's on all Copy machines

  • Moved to Student on-line Management Program, less printing.