SUN Club is committed to advocating for environmental change and encouraging students to interact with nature. 

Affiliated School: Shakopee High School

Type of Club: Official School Club

Contact: Ms. CarolAnn Hook (she/her), co-advisor

Email: chook@shakopee.k12.mn.us

Related MN GreenStep Best Practices Areas: 

0.     Organizational Leadership

0.1. Green Team: Participating districts and schools form a green team made up diverse roles and stakeholders., 0.2. GreenStep School Resolution: The district passes a resolution to participate in GreenStep, signed by participating schools., 0.3. Widespread Communication: District/School communicate activities and accomplishments to families, students, staff, and stakeholders., 0.4. Equity And Diversity: District/School Proactively plans for equitable and diverse participation in the program and projects 

1.     Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs

1.2. Renewable Energy: District/School uses renewable energy such as solar panels., 1.3. Waste Reduction: District/School has very little solid waste and recycles a variety of materials., 1.6. Onsite Stormwater Management: Schoolyards include areas that are natural and help rain soak deep into the ground., 1.7. Community Spaces:  Schools and schoolyards include areas that the community can use., 1.9. Commuting Efficiency: Many students and staff walk, bike, carpool or bus to school.

2.     Improved Health and Wellness

2.3. Indoor Environmental Comfort: School provides comfortable learning spaces in terms of natural and artificial lighting, temperature, humidity, acoustics (sound quality), window views to nature, furniture and equipment., 2.5. Physical Activity: Students have ample physical education or outdoor time during each school day., 2.6. Nourishment Access: District/School provides breakfast and free or reduced lunches as needed to make sure all students are nourished., 2.7. Nutrition: District/School provides nutritious and healthy meals and snacks., 2.8. Sustainable Food: District/School purchases food with green features such as organic, fair trade, or locally grown.

3.     Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education

3.2. Outdoor Learning: Outdoor learning experiences are provided .

Additional Detail:

SUN Club meets weekly in the Shakopee High School Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Our members range from 9th-12th grade. We organize and participate in a range of activities, including hikes, gardening, ELC maintenance, educational outreach projects, clean-up activities, kayaking/canoeing, overnight educational trips, environmental crafts, etc.